Zoology of New York

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…

Different types of Squids illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

52. & 53. American lobster (Homarus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New york (1842 - 1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay…

215. Jack Curlew (Numenius hudsonius) 216. Long-billed Curlew (Numenius longirostris) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

353. Glass squid (Loligo pavo) 354. Longfin inshore squid (Loligo pealii) illustration from Zoology of New York…

142. The Pine Bulfinch (Corythus enucleator) 143. The Cardinal Grosbeak (Pitylus cardinalis) illustration from Zoology of New…

1. Lady Crab (Platyonichus ocellatus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…

184. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 185. Black-crowned Night Heron (Ardea discors) 186. Great White Heron (Ardea leuce)…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

2. Rock crab (Platycarcinus irroratus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…

63. The White-bellied Swallow (Hirundo bicolor). 64. The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rufa) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of Sharks illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

206. & 207. The Mackerel Porbeagle (Lamna punctata) 208. The Basking Shark (Selachus maximus) illustration from Zoology of…

74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

187. White-crested Heron (Ardea candidissima) 188. Green Heron or Poke (Ardea virescens) illustration from Zoology of New…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

23. The Acadian Owl (Ulula acadica) 24. The Long-eared Owl (Otus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

355. Unio rosaceus, aged. 356. Unio id, female. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…

98. The Bluebird (Sialia wilsoni) 99. The American Titlark (Anthus ludovicianus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

51. The Raven (Corvus corax) 52. The Common Crow (Corvus americanus) 53. The Magpie (Pica caudata) illustration from Zoology…

50. & 51. Atlantic horseshoe crab (Polyphemus occidentalis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…

148. The Redbird (Pyranga æstiva) 149. The Black-winged Redbird (Pyranga rubra) illustration from Zoology of New York…

156. Song Sparrow (Fringilla melodia) 157. Indigo-bird (Spiza cyanea) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844)…

234. Anodon fluviatilis. 235. Anodon benedictensis. 236. Unio radiatus. illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

43. The Golden Oriole (Icterus baltimore) 44. Ditto, female illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

243. Unio cariosus. 244. Unio Id. 245. Unio compressus. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James…

Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…

5. & 6. Littoral crab (Carcinus moenas) 7. Lady crab (Platyonichus ocellatus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of sea shells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

227. Alasmodon undulata. 228. Anodon unadilla. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

234. Florida Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 235. American Swan (Cygnus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

137. The White-crowned Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 138. The Snowbird (Struthus hyemalis) 139. The White-crowned Sparrow…

54. The Blue Jay (Garrulus cristatus) 55. The Canada Jay (Garrulus canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York…

179. American Ring Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 180. Black-breasted Snipe (Charadrius helveticus) 181. Kildeer…

Mantis shrimp or stomatopod illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

68. The American Redstart (Muscicapa ruticilla) 69. The Wood Pewee (Muscicapa virens) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

232. Anodon plana. 233. Anodon excurvata. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…

246. Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 247. Wood Duck (Anas sponsa) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by…

263. Oldwife (Fuliga glacialis) 264. Buff-breasted Sheldrake (Mergus merganser) illustration from Zoology of New York…

240. The White-fish (Corregonus albus) 241. The Mackinaw Salmon (Salmo amethystus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

301. Arctic Puffin (Mormon arcticus) 302. Sea Dove (Mergulus alle) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by…

227. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana) 228. Marlin (Limosa fedoa) 229. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana)…

271. Wilson's Petrel (Thalassidroma wilsoni) 272. Black Skimmer (Rhynchops nigra) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

4. Spider crab (Libinia canaliculata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…

250. Eider Duck (Fuligula mollissima) 251. King Duck (Fuligula spectabilis) illustration from Zoology of New York…

307. Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps rubricollis) 308. Dipper (Hydroka carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York…

267. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacracorax dilophus) 268. Ditto, immature illustration from Zoology of New York…

275. Tern (Sterna hirundo) 276. Ditto, young illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…

236. White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 237. Wild Goose (Anser canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York…

Different types of sea creatures illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original…

237. Unio ochraceus. 238. Unio id. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.…

357. Unio rosaceus, male. 358. Anodon pavonia. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

255. Bastard Broadbill (Fuligula rufitorques) 256. Canvass-back (Fuligula varisneria) illustration from Zoology of New York…

285. American Gull (Larus zonorhyncus) 286. Winter Gull (Larus argentatus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

26. Atlantic Mud Crab (Panopeus herbsti) 27. Sand hopper (Talitrus quadrifidus) 28. Beach flea (Orchestia longicornis) 29.…

153. Seaside Finch (Ammodramus maritimus) 154. Quail-head (Ammodramus caudacutus) 155. Savannah Bunting (Emberiza savana)…

195. Semipalmated Sandpiper (Heterepoda semipalmata) 196. Long-legged Sandpiper (Hemipalma himantopus) illustration from…

126. The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Culicivora cerulea) 127. The Kentucky Warbler (Sylvicola formosa) illustration from Zoology…

56. The Cedar Bird (Bombycilla carolinensis) 57. The Bohemian Waxwing (Bomyicilla garrula) illustration from Zoology of New…

70. The Great-crested Kingbird (Tyrannus crinitus) 71. The Yellow-brested Chat (Icteria viridis) illustration from Zoology of…

124. The Wormeating Warbler (Vermivora pensylvanica) 125. The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora solitaria) illustration from…

25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York…

112. The Spotted Warbler (Sylvicola maculosa) 113. The Blackburnian Warbler (Sylvicola blackburniæ) 114. The Black…

150. Yellow-winged Bunting (Emberiza passerina) 151. Yellowbird (Carduelis tristis) 152. Field Bunting (Emberiza pusilla)…

21. The Barred Owl (Ulula nebulosa) 22. The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

100. The Blackcap Tit (Parus atricapillus) 101. The Crested Tit (Parus bicolor) illustration from Zoology of New York…

229. Anodon subcylindracea. 230. Anodon ferussaciana. 231. Anodon edentula. illustration from Zoology of New York…

281. Sabine's Gull (Larus Sabini) 282. American Gull (Larus zonorhyncus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

257. Whistler (Fuligula clangula) 258. Pied Duck (Fuligula labradora) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844)…

295. Fork-tailed Petrel (Thalassidroma leachi) 296. Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) illustration from Zoology of New York…

290. Mya arenaria. 291. Solemya borealis. 292. Solemya velum. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by…

269. American Gannet, young (Sula americana) 270. Winter Gull (Larus argentatus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

223. Mud-hen (Rallus virginianus) 224. Sora Rail (Ortygometra Carolina) illustration from Zoology of New York…

224. Alasmodon arcuata. 225. Alasmodon marginata. 226. Alasmodon rugosa. illustration from Zoology of New York…

80. The Hermit Thrush (Merula solitaria) 81. The Northern Butcher-bird (Lanius septentrionalis illustration from Zoology of…

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay. Original from…

230. Ring-tailed Marlin (Limosa hudsonica) 231. American Woodcock (Rusticola minor) illustration from Zoology of New York…

283. Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 284. Winter Gull (Larus argentatus) illustration from Zoology of New York…

293. Richardson's Hawk Gull (Lestris richardsoni) 294. Little Shearwater (Puffinus cinereus) illustration from Zoology of New…