Sauropsida Collection (#5)

Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
Ff. 106. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus pica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Smooth-necked iguana design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Paradisaea rudolphi, blue bird of paradise
Image of a male and female blue bird of paradise, Paradisaea rudolphi. New Guinea. From the Natural History Museum at Tring

A collection of birds feathers
Contour feathers, wing coverts and tail coverts from several different species of birds

Bone knife from Papua New Guinea
Traditional bone knife of unknown age, from Sepik Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from tibiotarsus of Cassowary Casuarius sp

Threskiornis aethiopicus, sacred ibis skeleton
Plate 52 from a paper published by Georges Cuvier in 1804

Sturnus vulgaris, European starling
Plate 159 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Brachiosaur neck vertebra
A specimen of a neck vertebra that once belonged to a dinosaur from the Brachiosauridae family. This family of dinosaurs lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous period

Awful Changes
Frontispiece - Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland. A cartoon by H.T de la Beche. You will at once perceive, continued Professor Ichthyosaurus

Pteranodon was a giant flying reptile which lived during the Cretaceous period around 85 to 75 million years ago

Ixobrychus exilis, least bittern
Plate 210 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tachycineta bicolor, tree swallow
Plate 100 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Phalaropus tricolor, Wilsons phalarope
Plate 254 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tyto alba, barn owl
A mounted specimen of a barn owl (Tyto alba). Barn owls are well distributed in Europe, South America, U.S.A, Africa and Australia. There are 35 subspecies

Melanosuchus niger, black caiman crocodile

Green Tree Frog
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Snake illustration by Albertus Seba
Tab 81, a snake illustration from Thesaurus Vol 2, by Albertus Seba

Serinus canaria, island canary
Specimen of an island canary (Serinus canaria)

Emu egg
Fresh emu eggs are a dark turquoise colour, which fades over time if they are preserved

Chamaeleo calyptratus, veiled chameleon
A dried (stuffed) specimen of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) native to South West Arabia, in the vecinity of the Yemen and Saudi Arabia borderline

Rock Python skin
Dr Colin McCarthy examining a Rock Python skin in the Zoology department of The Natural History Museum, London

Hydra
Illustration of the Hydra, a Greek mythical beast that had seven serpent heads. Plate 82 from Thesaurus, Vol 3, by Albertus Seba, 1758

Ichthyosaurus communis

Anas discors, blue-winged teal
Plate 313 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anastomus lamelligerus, African open-bill
Watercolour and pencil by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918). This species is a member of the stork family and mainly hunts in marshes and wetlands

C. Harris feeding Galapagos tortoises, 1898
Sailor and explorer Charles Harris was despatched to the Galapagos islands to collect giant tortoises for Walter Rothschild in 1897

Transporting Giant tortoises
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Emu and rheas at Tring Park
Rheas from South America and Emus from Australia are examples of the flightless ratite birds kept by Walter Rothschild at Tring Park

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1932
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Original art, Crystal Palace extinct animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Pen & ink sketch of pterodactyl
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Agriocharis ocellata eggs
Eggs of Ocellated Turkey, Agriocharis ocellata, laid at the aviary at Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, from the Natural History Museum collections at Tring

Eopsaltria leucura
Mangrove Robin, Eopsaltria leucura, collected by John Gilbert in East Bay, Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia

Pitta Iris, from the Gould Collection
Rainbow Pitta, Pitta Iris, specimen, collected by Captain Chambers in Australia between 1839 and 1841 Date: 1839

Xenus cinereus
Terek sandpiper, Xenus cinereus, specimen, collected by Captain William Chambers in the Cobourg Peninsula in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia

Rallus phippensis
Buff-banded Rail, Rallus phippensis, collected by JB Jukes in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia on August 1843 Date: 1843

Cacatua sanguinea, from the Gould Collection
Little Corella, Cacatua sanguinea, specimen collected by RA Bankier in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia, 14th December 1840 Date: 1840

Conopophila albogularis egg, Gould Collection
Egg of Rufous-banded honeyeater, Conopophila albogularis, collected by John Gilbert in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia on December 5th 1840 Date: 1840

Turnix castanota egg, from Gould Collection
Egg of the Chestnut-backed Buttonquail, Turnix castanota, collected by John Gilbert in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia, 5th March 1841 Date: 1841

Oriolus sagittatus affinis eggs
Eggs of Olive-backed oriole, Oriolus sagittatus affinis, found by John Gilbert in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia, 4th December 1840 Date: 1840

Dendrocygna arcuata australia eggs
Eggs of wandering whistling duck, Dendrocygna arcuata, collected by John Gilbert in Australia, 4th March 1841. All five are type specimens. Date: 1841

Eulabeornis castaneoventris egg
Egg of Chestnut Rail, Eulabeornis castaneoventris, collected in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia

Megapodius reinwardt tumulus eggs
Eggs of the orange-footed scrubfowl, Megapodius reinwardt tumulus, collected by John MacGillivray in Port Essington, Northern Territory, November 1844 Date: 1844

Red-capped parrot, Purpureicephalus spurius
Two specimens of Red-capped parrot, Purpureicephalus spurius - 1894.10.26.16 (top) and 1894.10.26.15 (bottom Date: 1894

Red eared firetail Finch, Emblema oculata
Emblema (Stagonopleura) oculata - 1894.10.26.95 Date: 1894

Darwins Pigeons, African Owl
Figure 22, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868

Darwins Pigeons, English Fantail
Figure 21, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868

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"Sauropsida: A Journey through Time and Species" Step into the fascinating world of Sauropsida, a diverse group of reptiles and birds that have roamed our planet for millions of years. From the majestic Tui to the graceful New Zealand Fantail, this captivating exhibit showcases both young and adult specimens in their natural habitats. Marvel at the striking Melanistic variant of the New Zealand Fantail on your left, its dark plumage contrasting against its vibrant surroundings. Nearby, observe the elegance of Cygnus atratus, commonly known as the black swan, gliding gracefully across tranquil waters. For those intrigued by falconry, explore an array of specialized equipment used in this ancient art form. Discover how these tools enable humans to work alongside magnificent creatures like Falcons and Peregrine Falcons - agile hunters capable of breathtaking speeds. Don't forget to visit our Natural History Shop where you can take home a piece of this remarkable journey. Find unique souvenirs that celebrate Sauropsida's rich diversity or perhaps choose something inspired by Huia - a now-extinct bird species once native to New Zealand. Immerse yourself further into prehistoric times with displays featuring Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus - two iconic dinosaurs from Earth's past. Witness Archaeopteryx; often referred to as a bird-like dinosaur due to its feathered wings – an evolutionary marvel bridging reptilian ancestors with modern avian species. Transporting you back in time is The Wealden exhibit showcasing restorations within Crystal Palace Park. Visualize how these ancient landscapes would have appeared during Sauropsida's reign over 100 million years ago. Venture deeper into nature's wonders as you encounter Ahaetulla prasina – also known as Short-nosed vine snake – camouflaged amidst lush foliage. And don't miss out on observing Falco peregrinus; witness firsthand the incredible speed and agility of this magnificent peregrine falcon.