Drawing of a pair of Stock Doves from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a pair of male and female European Stonechats from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Europe and North Africa and well as from Africa and Asia sporadically].

Drawing of a Eurasian Thick-knee--also known as a Stone Curlew--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and India. Attributed to Collins, Charles].

Drawing of a Long-tailed Green Hummingbird?; Green-headed Carib Black-capped Hummingbirds m.; [modern geographical distribution: Jamaica. Attributed to Edwards, George, 1694-1773]; Ruby-throated Hummingbird m. Ruby-throated Hummingbird f. [modern geographical distribution: the United States, Canada East of Rockies, the Canadian Prairies, Mexico, and Central America] from 18th century specimens.

Drawing of pair of Summer Tanagers from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: the United States, Southern Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, and Northern South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a pair of Summer Tanagers from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: the United States, Southern Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, and Northern South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Sarus Crane from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a domestic Swan Goose from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, and East Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a domestic Swan Goose from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, and East Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a domestic Swan Goose from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, and East Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.