Zoology of New York • James Ellsworth De Kay Free CC0 Public Domain Animals Collection
Illustrations from "Zoology of New York" (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay (1792–1851). This rare collection portrays animals observed within the state of New York and its neighbors in a very detailed and realistic way. You will discover a variety of the region's fauna from the ocean, land and forest. These wildlife images are free to download for both personal and commercial use under the CC0 license. Enjoy this digitized zoo collection!
3. Blue crab (Lupa decanta) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of Squids illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
52. & 53. American lobster (Homarus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New york (1842 - 1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay…Free from public domain license
215. Jack Curlew (Numenius hudsonius) 216. Long-billed Curlew (Numenius longirostris) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
142. The Pine Bulfinch (Corythus enucleator) 143. The Cardinal Grosbeak (Pitylus cardinalis) illustration from Zoology of New…Free from public domain license
1. Lady Crab (Platyonichus ocellatus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…Free from public domain license
184. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 185. Black-crowned Night Heron (Ardea discors) 186. Great White Heron (Ardea leuce)…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
2. Rock crab (Platycarcinus irroratus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…Free from public domain license
63. The White-bellied Swallow (Hirundo bicolor). 64. The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rufa) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of Sharks illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
206. & 207. The Mackerel Porbeagle (Lamna punctata) 208. The Basking Shark (Selachus maximus) illustration from Zoology of…Free from public domain license
74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
187. White-crested Heron (Ardea candidissima) 188. Green Heron or Poke (Ardea virescens) illustration from Zoology of New…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
355. Unio rosaceus, aged. 356. Unio id, female. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…Free from public domain license
51. The Raven (Corvus corax) 52. The Common Crow (Corvus americanus) 53. The Magpie (Pica caudata) illustration from Zoology…Free from public domain license
50. & 51. Atlantic horseshoe crab (Polyphemus occidentalis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…Free from public domain license
148. The Redbird (Pyranga æstiva) 149. The Black-winged Redbird (Pyranga rubra) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
156. Song Sparrow (Fringilla melodia) 157. Indigo-bird (Spiza cyanea) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844)…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
43. The Golden Oriole (Icterus baltimore) 44. Ditto, female illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
243. Unio cariosus. 244. Unio Id. 245. Unio compressus. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…Free from public domain license
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…Free from public domain license
Different types of sea shells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
227. Alasmodon undulata. 228. Anodon unadilla. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
234. Florida Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 235. American Swan (Cygnus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
137. The White-crowned Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 138. The Snowbird (Struthus hyemalis) 139. The White-crowned Sparrow…Free from public domain license
Mantis shrimp or stomatopod illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
68. The American Redstart (Muscicapa ruticilla) 69. The Wood Pewee (Muscicapa virens) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
232. Anodon plana. 233. Anodon excurvata. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…Free from public domain license
246. Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 247. Wood Duck (Anas sponsa) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by…Free from public domain license
240. The White-fish (Corregonus albus) 241. The Mackinaw Salmon (Salmo amethystus) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
301. Arctic Puffin (Mormon arcticus) 302. Sea Dove (Mergulus alle) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by…Free from public domain license
227. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana) 228. Marlin (Limosa fedoa) 229. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana)…Free from public domain license
271. Wilson's Petrel (Thalassidroma wilsoni) 272. Black Skimmer (Rhynchops nigra) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
4. Spider crab (Libinia canaliculata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…Free from public domain license
275. Tern (Sterna hirundo) 276. Ditto, young illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…Free from public domain license
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…Free from public domain license
357. Unio rosaceus, male. 358. Anodon pavonia. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
255. Bastard Broadbill (Fuligula rufitorques) 256. Canvass-back (Fuligula varisneria) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
126. The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Culicivora cerulea) 127. The Kentucky Warbler (Sylvicola formosa) illustration from Zoology…Free from public domain license
56. The Cedar Bird (Bombycilla carolinensis) 57. The Bohemian Waxwing (Bomyicilla garrula) illustration from Zoology of New…Free from public domain license
70. The Great-crested Kingbird (Tyrannus crinitus) 71. The Yellow-brested Chat (Icteria viridis) illustration from Zoology of…Free from public domain license
124. The Wormeating Warbler (Vermivora pensylvanica) 125. The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora solitaria) illustration from…Free from public domain license
25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
112. The Spotted Warbler (Sylvicola maculosa) 113. The Blackburnian Warbler (Sylvicola blackburniæ) 114. The Black…Free from public domain license
299. Great Loon (Colymbus glacialis) 300. Red-throated Loon (Colymbus septentrionalis) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
248. Baldpate or Wildgeon (Anas americana) 249. Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York…Free from public domain license
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…Free from public domain license
3. Blue crab (Lupa decanta) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of Squids illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
52. & 53. American lobster (Homarus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New york (1842 - 1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay… Free from public domain license 
215. Jack Curlew (Numenius hudsonius) 216. Long-billed Curlew (Numenius longirostris) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
353. Glass squid (Loligo pavo) 354. Longfin inshore squid (Loligo pealii) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
142. The Pine Bulfinch (Corythus enucleator) 143. The Cardinal Grosbeak (Pitylus cardinalis) illustration from Zoology of New… Free from public domain license 
1. Lady Crab (Platyonichus ocellatus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.… Free from public domain license 
184. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 185. Black-crowned Night Heron (Ardea discors) 186. Great White Heron (Ardea leuce)… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
2. Rock crab (Platycarcinus irroratus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.… Free from public domain license 
63. The White-bellied Swallow (Hirundo bicolor). 64. The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rufa) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of Sharks illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
206. & 207. The Mackerel Porbeagle (Lamna punctata) 208. The Basking Shark (Selachus maximus) illustration from Zoology of… Free from public domain license 
74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
187. White-crested Heron (Ardea candidissima) 188. Green Heron or Poke (Ardea virescens) illustration from Zoology of New… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
23. The Acadian Owl (Ulula acadica) 24. The Long-eared Owl (Otus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
355. Unio rosaceus, aged. 356. Unio id, female. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De… Free from public domain license 
98. The Bluebird (Sialia wilsoni) 99. The American Titlark (Anthus ludovicianus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
51. The Raven (Corvus corax) 52. The Common Crow (Corvus americanus) 53. The Magpie (Pica caudata) illustration from Zoology… Free from public domain license 
50. & 51. Atlantic horseshoe crab (Polyphemus occidentalis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James… Free from public domain license 
148. The Redbird (Pyranga æstiva) 149. The Black-winged Redbird (Pyranga rubra) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
156. Song Sparrow (Fringilla melodia) 157. Indigo-bird (Spiza cyanea) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844)… Free from public domain license 
234. Anodon fluviatilis. 235. Anodon benedictensis. 236. Unio radiatus. illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
43. The Golden Oriole (Icterus baltimore) 44. Ditto, female illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
243. Unio cariosus. 244. Unio Id. 245. Unio compressus. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James… Free from public domain license 
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original… Free from public domain license 
5. & 6. Littoral crab (Carcinus moenas) 7. Lady crab (Platyonichus ocellatus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of sea shells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
227. Alasmodon undulata. 228. Anodon unadilla. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
234. Florida Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 235. American Swan (Cygnus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
137. The White-crowned Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 138. The Snowbird (Struthus hyemalis) 139. The White-crowned Sparrow… Free from public domain license 
54. The Blue Jay (Garrulus cristatus) 55. The Canada Jay (Garrulus canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
179. American Ring Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 180. Black-breasted Snipe (Charadrius helveticus) 181. Kildeer… Free from public domain license 
Mantis shrimp or stomatopod illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
68. The American Redstart (Muscicapa ruticilla) 69. The Wood Pewee (Muscicapa virens) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
232. Anodon plana. 233. Anodon excurvata. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.… Free from public domain license 
246. Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 247. Wood Duck (Anas sponsa) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by… Free from public domain license 
263. Oldwife (Fuliga glacialis) 264. Buff-breasted Sheldrake (Mergus merganser) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
240. The White-fish (Corregonus albus) 241. The Mackinaw Salmon (Salmo amethystus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
301. Arctic Puffin (Mormon arcticus) 302. Sea Dove (Mergulus alle) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by… Free from public domain license 
227. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana) 228. Marlin (Limosa fedoa) 229. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana)… Free from public domain license 
271. Wilson's Petrel (Thalassidroma wilsoni) 272. Black Skimmer (Rhynchops nigra) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
4. Spider crab (Libinia canaliculata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.… Free from public domain license 
250. Eider Duck (Fuligula mollissima) 251. King Duck (Fuligula spectabilis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
307. Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps rubricollis) 308. Dipper (Hydroka carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
267. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacracorax dilophus) 268. Ditto, immature illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
275. Tern (Sterna hirundo) 276. Ditto, young illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De… Free from public domain license 
236. White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 237. Wild Goose (Anser canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original… Free from public domain license 
237. Unio ochraceus. 238. Unio id. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.… Free from public domain license 
357. Unio rosaceus, male. 358. Anodon pavonia. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
255. Bastard Broadbill (Fuligula rufitorques) 256. Canvass-back (Fuligula varisneria) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
285. American Gull (Larus zonorhyncus) 286. Winter Gull (Larus argentatus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
26. Atlantic Mud Crab (Panopeus herbsti) 27. Sand hopper (Talitrus quadrifidus) 28. Beach flea (Orchestia longicornis) 29.… Free from public domain license 
153. Seaside Finch (Ammodramus maritimus) 154. Quail-head (Ammodramus caudacutus) 155. Savannah Bunting (Emberiza savana)… Free from public domain license 
195. Semipalmated Sandpiper (Heterepoda semipalmata) 196. Long-legged Sandpiper (Hemipalma himantopus) illustration from… Free from public domain license 
126. The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Culicivora cerulea) 127. The Kentucky Warbler (Sylvicola formosa) illustration from Zoology… Free from public domain license 
56. The Cedar Bird (Bombycilla carolinensis) 57. The Bohemian Waxwing (Bomyicilla garrula) illustration from Zoology of New… Free from public domain license 
70. The Great-crested Kingbird (Tyrannus crinitus) 71. The Yellow-brested Chat (Icteria viridis) illustration from Zoology of… Free from public domain license 
124. The Wormeating Warbler (Vermivora pensylvanica) 125. The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora solitaria) illustration from… Free from public domain license 
25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
112. The Spotted Warbler (Sylvicola maculosa) 113. The Blackburnian Warbler (Sylvicola blackburniæ) 114. The Black… Free from public domain license 
150. Yellow-winged Bunting (Emberiza passerina) 151. Yellowbird (Carduelis tristis) 152. Field Bunting (Emberiza pusilla)… Free from public domain license 
21. The Barred Owl (Ulula nebulosa) 22. The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
100. The Blackcap Tit (Parus atricapillus) 101. The Crested Tit (Parus bicolor) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
299. Great Loon (Colymbus glacialis) 300. Red-throated Loon (Colymbus septentrionalis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
242. Broad-billed Coot (Fuligula americana) 243. Grey Duck (Anas strepera) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
273. Silvery Tern (Sterna argentea) 274. Sandwich Tern (Sterna cantiaca) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
305. Horned Grebe (Podiceps cornutus) 306. Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
232. Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) 233. American Coot (Fulica americana) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
248. Baldpate or Wildgeon (Anas americana) 249. Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license 
Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from… Free from public domain license 
261. Ruddy Duck (Fuligula rubida) 262. Buffle-headed Duck (Fuligula albeola) illustration from Zoology of New York… Free from public domain license