The Birds of Australia
work by Gould
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John Gould was an English ornithologist known for his large, lavishly illustrated volumes on birds. His most famous work is The Birds of Australia, published in seven volumes between 1840 and 1848, with supplements added later. Gould and his wife, Elizabeth, spent two years in Australia collecting birds and mammals, which formed the basis for this significant publication. His artistic talent, along with his wife's, resulted in over 3,000 colored plates across his works, establishing his reputation in ornithology.12
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