"In the European Stag Beetle, <em>Lucanus cervus</em>, as well as the <em>L. dama</em> of our country, called the <em>Horn Beetle</em>, the leaves are short and distinct, rendering the club pectinated." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Stag Beetle

"In the European Stag Beetle, Lucanus cervus, as well as the L. dama of our country,…

An illustration of two birds. On the left side is a European wood pigeon and on the right is a stock-dove.

Birds

An illustration of two birds. On the left side is a European wood pigeon and on the right is a stock-dove.

A cirl bunting, a migratory species of European bunting.

Cirl Bunting

A cirl bunting, a migratory species of European bunting.

The green-headed bunting (also known as the ortolan) perched on a branch.

Green-Headed Bunting

The green-headed bunting (also known as the ortolan) perched on a branch.

The little European bustard measures about seventeen inches in length, and is found predominently in Southern Europe, though it is not unknown in the northern latitudes.

Little European Bustard

The little European bustard measures about seventeen inches in length, and is found predominently in…

A European beetle in the family of dung beetles. It is also callled the May Bug.

Cockchafer

A European beetle in the family of dung beetles. It is also callled the May Bug.

The official coronet of a European baron.

Baron's Coronet

The official coronet of a European baron.

The common crane of Europe is mostly of a blueish-ash color, feeding on worms, insects, reptiles, mollusca, and sometimes on grain.

Common European crane

The common crane of Europe is mostly of a blueish-ash color, feeding on worms, insects, reptiles, mollusca,…

A pair of European cuckoos roosting on a branch over a river.

European cuckoo

A pair of European cuckoos roosting on a branch over a river.

"Twelve to eighteen inches long; the skin smooth, whitish, and spotted with brown and purple." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Cuttlefish

"Twelve to eighteen inches long; the skin smooth, whitish, and spotted with brown and purple." —…

"An internal support of a calcareous nature, and formed in laminae; this is the well-known <em>cuttlefish bone</em>, used fro cage birds, and also for making <em>pounce</em>; when reduced to powder, it is employed as a mould for fine castings." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bone of the cuttle-fish

"An internal support of a calcareous nature, and formed in laminae; this is the well-known cuttlefish

The black dipper, also known as the European water-ousel, feeds on small shellfish and insects.

Black Dipper

The black dipper, also known as the European water-ousel, feeds on small shellfish and insects.

"These have an elongated form, and a soft, thick, slimy skin; the scales are very minute, and imbedded in the thick, fat, cuticle so as only to be seen when this is dried. The gill orifices are small, and cartried far back, so that the branchiae are protected, on which account these animals can live a considerable time out of water. They are averse to cold and are not found in high northern countries." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common European Eel

"These have an elongated form, and a soft, thick, slimy skin; the scales are very minute, and imbedded…

Also known as Sea Milkwort, Glaux Maritima is a hardy perennial seashore plant belonging to the order Primulaceæ. It is a common European plant with glaucous leaves and pink flowers in summer.
This illustration shows the plant itself, as well as a flower (1) and a calyx (2) laid open.

Glaux Maritima

Also known as Sea Milkwort, Glaux Maritima is a hardy perennial seashore plant belonging to the order…

A small bird with a large mouth, which preys primarily on small insects.

European Goat-Sucker

A small bird with a large mouth, which preys primarily on small insects.

Also known as the Kinglet, the Golden-Crested Wren (Regulus cristatus) is the smallest of European birds. In America, only the hummingbird is less in size. It is one of the warblers (Sylviidæ). The length of the body is from three to six inches, there is a bright yellow crest, the back is yellowish olive green, the wings and tail ash brown with black and white markings. The Golden-Crested Wren is generally distributed over Europe. In spring it utters a sweet and surprisingly loud song.

Golden-Crested Wren

Also known as the Kinglet, the Golden-Crested Wren (Regulus cristatus) is the smallest of European birds.…

"The Greeks belong to the great Indo-European race, who from the earliest times have been the conquerers and civilizers of the world." &mdash;The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Greek

"The Greeks belong to the great Indo-European race, who from the earliest times have been the conquerers…

Resembles the American sparrow-hawk, feeding primarily on small birds and quadrupeds, as well as domesticated fowls.

European Sparrowhawk

Resembles the American sparrow-hawk, feeding primarily on small birds and quadrupeds, as well as domesticated…

The European night heron draws its name from its nocturnal habits.

European Night Heron

The European night heron draws its name from its nocturnal habits.

A solitary hunter in a cold region, with an eagle and dog for companions.

Hunter with Eagle and Dog

A solitary hunter in a cold region, with an eagle and dog for companions.

The European jay is common through Europe, feeding on vegetables and fruits, as well as on insects and worms.

European Jay

The European jay is common through Europe, feeding on vegetables and fruits, as well as on insects and…

"A pagan votive lamp of bronze, now in the museum at Naples." -Bodmer, 1917

Pagan Lamp in the Shape of a Foot

"A pagan votive lamp of bronze, now in the museum at Naples." -Bodmer, 1917

"The color is yellowish marked with brown. Like the sharks and rays is it without an air bladder; to prevent itself from being carried about by currents of water it prefquently attackes itself to stones by the mouth, whence it is called the <em>Stone-sucker</em>." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European lamprey

"The color is yellowish marked with brown. Like the sharks and rays is it without an air bladder; to…

"The European lute is derived in form and name from the Arabic "el ud," "the wood," the consonant of the article "el" having been retained in the European languages for the initial of the name. The Arab instrument, with convex sound-body, pointing to the resonance board or membrane having been originally placed upon a gourd, was strung with silk and played with a plectrum of shell or quill. It was adopted by the Arabs from Persia." &mdash;The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Lute

"The European lute is derived in form and name from the Arabic "el ud," "the wood," the consonant of…

This is an illustration of Fasciculus Medicinae by artist Ketham during the 15th century. It is a collection of European medieval medical knowledge and techniques.

Fasciculus Medicinae

This is an illustration of Fasciculus Medicinae by artist Ketham during the 15th century. It is a collection…

The European nutcracker, known for feeding on nuts.

European Nutcracker

The European nutcracker, known for feeding on nuts.

A small, omnivorous bird, which gets its name from the hatches or hammerings it leaves on nuts.

Common European Nuthatch

A small, omnivorous bird, which gets its name from the hatches or hammerings it leaves on nuts.

The European oyster-catcher is about eighteen inches in length, commonly found along the sea-coast. Its diet consists of mollusca and small crabs.

European Oystercatcher

The European oyster-catcher is about eighteen inches in length, commonly found along the sea-coast.…

"It is strong, fierce, and active, swims rapidly, and occasionally darts along with the swiftness of an arrow." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European Pike

"It is strong, fierce, and active, swims rapidly, and occasionally darts along with the swiftness of…

A pair of European quails, which migrate between Europe and Africa annually.

European Quails

A pair of European quails, which migrate between Europe and Africa annually.

The common European water-rail is native to warmer parts of Europe, as well as portions of Asia.

Common European Water Rail

The common European water-rail is native to warmer parts of Europe, as well as portions of Asia.

An illustration of a European Robin.

European Robin

An illustration of a European Robin.

"The colors in this are variable but brilliant - red, purple, green, and white. It measures from nine to twelve inches across, and feeds ravenously on shell-fish." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common European sea-star

"The colors in this are variable but brilliant - red, purple, green, and white. It measures from nine…

Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates as far south as Egypt and Asia minor during the winter months.

European Snipe

Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates…

A modern decapod cephalopod with remnant of internal shell only.

European Squid

A modern decapod cephalopod with remnant of internal shell only.

A view of Rome including St. Peter's and the Vatican.

View of St. Peter's

A view of Rome including St. Peter's and the Vatican.

"The European hedge woundwort, a tall hairy plant, with heart-shaped leaves, and numerous whorls of full purple flowers, usually six in a whorl."

Stackys sylvatica

"The European hedge woundwort, a tall hairy plant, with heart-shaped leaves, and numerous whorls of…

"The largest European species of beetle an adult male sometimes reaching an length of over two inches, and having mandibles about one inch long, which bear some resemblence to the antlers of a stag."&mdash;Finley, 1917

Stag Beetle

"The largest European species of beetle an adult male sometimes reaching an length of over two inches,…

A pair of European starlings (or stares).

European Starling

A pair of European starlings (or stares).

Also known as the European stilt, the black-winged stilt inhabits coastal areas where it forages for worms and small mollusca.

Black-Winged Stilt

Also known as the European stilt, the black-winged stilt inhabits coastal areas where it forages for…

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird divides its time between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Common European Swallow

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird…

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers, and in walls.

Common European Swift

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers,…

"It is a harmless animal, though its ungainly appearance has made it the subject of general aversion." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common European toad

"It is a harmless animal, though its ungainly appearance has made it the subject of general aversion."…

A shrub that is native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It reaches up to 13 feet in height, and is covered in small oval leaves and yellow flowers. The fruit produced on this shrub is sour, but edible, and rich in Vitamin C.

Berberis Vulgaris

A shrub that is native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It reaches up to 13 feet in height,…

"The <em>Nepa cinerea</em> is a European example of this family, which may be met with there in every pond." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Water Scorpion

"The Nepa cinerea is a European example of this family, which may be met with there in every…

The European woodcock averages about thirteen inches in length, and prefers to feed on earthworms. It is primarily a nocturnal bird.

European Woodcock

The European woodcock averages about thirteen inches in length, and prefers to feed on earthworms. It…

Common throughout Europe, the European wren frequents hedges, gardens and bush places. They feed primarily on insects.

Common European Wren

Common throughout Europe, the European wren frequents hedges, gardens and bush places. They feed primarily…