Cristata Collection

Crested Guinea Fowl
BLACK-COLLARED CRESTED GUINEA- FOWL guttera cristata

Coral fungus varieties
White coral fungus, Clavulina cristata (Clavaria cristata), Clavulina cinerea (Clavaria cinerea), pink-tipped coral mushroom, Ramaria botrytis (Clavaria botrytis), and wrinkled coral fungus

Picture No. 10883661
Blue Jay - with acorn (Cyanocitta cristata) Date:

Calandra lark, Melanocorypha calandra, Eurasian skylark, Alauda arvensis, crested lark, Galerida cristata
FLO4598058 Calandra lark, Melanocorypha calandra, Eurasian skylark, Alauda arvensis, crested lark, Galerida cristata, and marsh lark, marsh lark

Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata
5856191 Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata; (add.info.: Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens
5855179 Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens; (add.info.: Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens)

Shrews and moles
Water shrew, Neomys fodiens, Etruscan shrew, Suncus etruscus, common shrew, Sorex araneus, star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata, European mole, Talpa europaea, and eastern mole, Scalopus aquaticus

Crested iris, Iris cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Great blue turaco, Corythaeola cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Red-legged seriema or crested cariama, Cariama cristata (Brazilian cariama, Palamedea cristata). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Coelogyne cristata orchid. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Metatarsus bones of the dodo, crowned pigeon
Metatarsus bones of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-10, crowned pigeon, Goura coronata 12-17, tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris 18, 19 and other birds

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) bathing Marion County, Illinois. Date: 26-06-2020

Blue jay flying Date: 18-04-2021

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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristata) male peacock strutting. Date: 31/01/2013

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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristata) male peacock strutting. Date: 31/01/2013

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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) adult perched on log. Date: 31/01/2013

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) adults on log with acorns, autumn, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) adults on log with acorns, autumn, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) adults on log with acorns, autumn, Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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North America, USA, Texas, Wichita Co. Wichita Falls, blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding a pecan on snow-covered limb Date: 07/02/2012

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North America, USA, Texas, Wichita Co. Wichita Falls, blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) perched Date: 07/02/2012

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North America, USA, Texas, Wichita Co. Wichita Falls, blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) perched Date: 07/02/2012

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Africa; Malawi; Liwonde National Park; Malachite kingfisher sitting on branch Date: 09/03/2005

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Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park. Close-up of Malachite kingfisher. Date: 26/06/2007

Crested Newt, male, Molge cristata (coloured photo)
5987420 Crested Newt, male, Molge cristata (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crested Newt, male, Molge cristata)

Western crowned pigeon, Goura cristata. (Great crowned Indian pigeon, Columba coronata). Vulnerable
FLO4643121 Western crowned pigeon, Goura cristata. (Great crowned Indian pigeon, Columba coronata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits

Passeres, Larks (colour litho)
6016762 Passeres, Larks (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Larks)

Common agricultural grasses (litho)
6013793 Common agricultural grasses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common agricultural grasses)

Crested guineafowl, Guttera pucherani (Numida cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Meerkat and aardwolf
Meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta, and aardwolf, Proteles cristata. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836

Madagascan crested ibis and grey crowned crane (endangered)
Madagascan crested ibis, Lophotibis cristata (near threatened) and grey crowned crane, Balearica regulorum (endangered). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Western crowned pigeon, Goura cristata (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Philippine violet, Barleria cristata
Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, Barleria cristata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Red-knobbed coot or crested coot, Fulica cristata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Brazilian bearded monkey species and crested porcupine, Hystrix cristata. Le petit marmot siflant du Bresil, Cercopithecus barbatus, un porc epic d Afrique)

Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Yellow cardinal, Gubernatrix cristata. Endangered. (Commanding bunting, Emberiza gubernatrix). Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Aardwolf, Proteles cristata (Hyaena civet, Viverra hyenoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The Animal

Pyrenean desman (vulnerable) and star-nosed mole
Pyrenean desman, Galemys pyrenaicus (vulnerable) and star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata. (Desmax of the Pyrenees, Mygale pyrenaica, and condylure or radiated mole)

Cockscomb, Celosia cristata, with praying mantis
L Amarante rouge a Crete. Cockscomb, Celosia cristata, with praying mantis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus

Cockscomb, Celosia cristata
L Amarante rouge a Crete. Cockscomb, Celosia cristata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Crested vanda orchid, Vanda cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Aphelandra arborea (Crested aphelandra, Aphelandra cristata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Paphinia cristata orchid (Crested maxillaria, Maxillaria cristata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Smooth newt, Lissotriton vulgaris: female 1, male 2, female depositing eggs on an aquatic leaf 3, egg 4, development of the young 5-12

Curtis British Entomology Plate 357
Hymenoptera: Anthophora haworthana = Anthophora retusa (Haworthian Bee) [Plant: Koeleria cristata (Aira cristata, Crested Hair-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Mixed Orchids (chromolitho)
5219606 Mixed Orchids (chromolitho) by Hamilton, Gertrude (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Orchids. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue)

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"Cristata: A Fascinating World of Crests and Corals" Step into the enchanting world of "cristata, " where crests and corals reign supreme. From the majestic Crested Guinea Fowl to the vibrant Coral fungus varieties, this captivating realm is filled with wonders. Picture No. 10883661 unveils a breathtaking scene, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Shrews and moles scurry beneath towering trees adorned with delicate blooms of the Crested iris, Iris cristata. Meanwhile, above them soars the magnificent Great blue turaco, Corythaeola cristata, its crest shimmering in iridescent hues. Venturing further into this diverse domain reveals more extraordinary creatures like the Red-legged seriema or crested cariama, Cariama cristata. With their regal appearance and distinctive crests, these birds command attention as they roam their habitats. But it's not just fauna that captivates in this realm; flora also holds its own allure. The Coelogyne cristata orchid displays intricate petals resembling delicate lacework—a true masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship. Delving deeper into history brings us to intriguing relics such as the metatarsus bones of long-extinct species like dodo birds and crowned pigeons. These remnants serve as reminders of our planet's rich past and inspire awe for what once was. In Marion County, Illinois on 26-06-2020, a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) finds solace in a refreshing bath—an ordinary moment turned extraordinary through photography. On another occasion captured on 18-04-2021 (DDE-90039453), we witness a Blue Jay gracefully soaring through open skies—a symbol of freedom and resilience. "Cristata" encompasses an array of natural marvels that continue to astound us with their beauty and diversity.