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A bird with a long, skinny bill. The bill is used to probe long tubular flowers for food.

Sword Bearing Hummingbird

A bird with a long, skinny bill. The bill is used to probe long tubular flowers for food.

Two bugs outside of their acorn home arguing about their gas bill.

Bugville

Two bugs outside of their acorn home arguing about their gas bill.

It has a long slender bill only about two inches long. It is abundant during its migrations, and is much sought as a game bird.

Dough Bird

It has a long slender bill only about two inches long. It is abundant during its migrations, and is…

A bird with a long, downward curved bill.

Sickle Billed Sunbird

A bird with a long, downward curved bill.

A bird that does much damage by cutting tender sprouts and buds with their serrated bill.

Plant Cutter

A bird that does much damage by cutting tender sprouts and buds with their serrated bill.

Bill of Goat-sucker (Insect-eating bird).

Bill

Bill of Goat-sucker (Insect-eating bird).

"One of the smaller Vulturidae, of a genus differing from the true vultures in the slender bill, which is covered for more than half its length with a naked cere, and sharply hooked at the point." — Chambers, 1881

Egyptian Vulture

"One of the smaller Vulturidae, of a genus differing from the true vultures in the slender bill, which…

"The shank is the straight part, ab; the square, ac, is that part of the shank to which the stock and the shackle are attached; d is the crown; de and df the arms; gg the palms or flukes; the pee, the bill or the point is the extreme end of the arm beyond the palm; the blade is the part of the arm at the back of the palm; h is the shackle or ring to which the cable is attahed; kl is the stock, placed at right angles to the plane or the arms and shank." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Common Anchor

"The shank is the straight part, ab; the square, ac, is that part of the shank to which the stock and…

"A, is the cathead; B, the fish davit; C, and E, bollards; D, the bill-board. The anchor is held in place by two chains, a and b, termed the cat-stopper and shank vainter respectively, each of which is fitted with a long link at one end. A bolt b, about 5 or 6 inches long, is fixed on the side of the cathead, on a hinge at its lower end; it is held in the upright position by another bolt c, which passes through the cathead, and is worked by a lever d; d is provided with a hole at the end for a lanyard, so that two or three men can pull it. This whole arrangement is termed a slip-stopper. A somewhat similar combination of bolts and levers is fitted close tot he bill-board D, e being a short bolt secured at its lower end with a hinge to the ship's side; and f a hooked lever which holds it in its upright position; f has a socket at its inboard end, to which a shifting arm, provided with a lanyard like the lever d, is fitted." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Bower Anchor

"A, is the cathead; B, the fish davit; C, and E, bollards; D, the bill-board. The anchor is held in…

A small ring necked plover of North America. It is of a pale gray color above and white below, with a narrow black frontlet and necklace, and the bill black, and orange at the base.

Piping Plover

A small ring necked plover of North America. It is of a pale gray color above and white below, with…

A large bird with the tip of its bill shaped like that of a spoon.

Spoonbill

A large bird with the tip of its bill shaped like that of a spoon.

A bird that lives in the marshes. Has a stout bill and long legs, and more stately carriage. The plumage is very rich and elegant with intense blue, purple, and other tints.

Black Backed Sultan

A bird that lives in the marshes. Has a stout bill and long legs, and more stately carriage. The plumage…

The male has a deep lustrous steel blue and black bill. The female is greenish brown and glossed with a steel blue.

Purple Martin

The male has a deep lustrous steel blue and black bill. The female is greenish brown and glossed with…

A beautiful bird of a rich yellow color, passing by degrees through olivaceous tints on te rump, wings, and tail, the last blotch with white. The bill is comparatively large and black.

Prothonotary Warbler

A beautiful bird of a rich yellow color, passing by degrees through olivaceous tints on te rump, wings,…

A bird which nests in holes in the ground. About 12inches long, of a blackish color above, white below, with a black collar and gray face; the bill is a very curious bright red.

Common Puffin

A bird which nests in holes in the ground. About 12inches long, of a blackish color above, white below,…

A dark colored bird with orange—brown legs and slim red bill.

Virginia Rail

A dark colored bird with orange—brown legs and slim red bill.

A bird with black plumage with a metallic sheen, the bill and feet are ebony black, the wings pointed and the tail rounded.

Raven

A bird with black plumage with a metallic sheen, the bill and feet are ebony black, the wings pointed…

A brd characterized by its bill. The bill is feathered for about half its length, in the rest of its extent being vertically furrowed, and hooked at the tip.

Razorbill Auk

A brd characterized by its bill. The bill is feathered for about half its length, in the rest of its…

A bird with bright colors and enormous colorful bill.

Ariel Toucan

A bird with bright colors and enormous colorful bill.

"The vertical or supporting beam of the A. is the shank, B; at the upper end of it is the ring, r; and just below the ring is a transverse piece called the stock, s s; the other extremity is the crown, c, from which branch out two arms or blades, g, in directions nearly at right angles to that of the stock; each arm spreads out into a broad palm or fluke, h, the sharp extremity of which is the peak or bill, k." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Anchor

"The vertical or supporting beam of the A. is the shank, B; at the upper end of it is the ring, r; and…

A medium skimmer bird whose large bill is red with a black tip.

Black Skimmer

A medium skimmer bird whose large bill is red with a black tip.

A large bird with varigated plumage, short soft tail feathers, well developed hind toe and long bill.

Tinamou

A large bird with varigated plumage, short soft tail feathers, well developed hind toe and long bill.

A bird with a thin black bill with a red tip.

Roseate Tern

A bird with a thin black bill with a red tip.

An old world bird that is distinguished by it's vibrant plumage and downward-curving bill, and bright crest.

Hoopoe

An old world bird that is distinguished by it's vibrant plumage and downward-curving bill, and bright…

(1820-1906) A prominent American civil rights leader and abolitionist, who worked to secure women's suffrage in the United States.

Susan B. Anthony

(1820-1906) A prominent American civil rights leader and abolitionist, who worked to secure women's…

(1748-1832) An English jurist, philosopher, and legal and social reformer.

Jeremy Bentham

(1748-1832) An English jurist, philosopher, and legal and social reformer.

(1801-1865) Fredrika was a Swedish writer and feminist activist.

Fredrika Bremer

(1801-1865) Fredrika was a Swedish writer and feminist activist.

Five Shillings Bill (5 shillings) Connecticut currency from 1776. Image of three fruit trees with the banner below the trees inscribed QUI TRA SUS and the inscription surrounding the whole - CONNECTICENSIS SIGILLUS COLONIE

Paper Money, Five Shillings, 1776

Five Shillings Bill (5 shillings) Connecticut currency from 1776. Image of three fruit trees with the…

Twenty Shillings Bill (20 shillings) Delaware currency from 1746. Type with engraved border and royal arms printed by Benjamin Franklin.

Paper Money, Twenty Shillings Bill, 1746

Twenty Shillings Bill (20 shillings) Delaware currency from 1746. Type with engraved border and royal…

Six Shillings Bill (6 shillings) Delaware currency from 1777. Image of a left facing sailing ship with a soldier on the left and a farmer on the right.

Paper Money, Six Shillings Bill, 1777

Six Shillings Bill (6 shillings) Delaware currency from 1777. Image of a left facing sailing ship with…

Ten Dollar Bill ($10) Georgia currency from 1776. Image of a palm tree and a stone. Type set with three varieties of borders to each, printed in black and red and copperplate vignettes in various colors.

Paper Money, Ten Dollars Bill, 1776

Ten Dollar Bill ($10) Georgia currency from 1776. Image of a palm tree and a stone. Type set with three…

Two Thirds of a Dollar (2/3 dollar) Maryland currency from 1774. Image on the right shows a shield with a farmer on the left and a fisherman on the right.

Paper Money, Two Thirds of a Dollar Bill, 1774

Two Thirds of a Dollar (2/3 dollar) Maryland currency from 1774. Image on the right shows a shield with…

One Ninth of a Dollar (1/9 dollar) Maryland currency from 1775. No image on bill.

Paper Money, One Ninth of a Dollar Bill, 1775

One Ninth of a Dollar (1/9 dollar) Maryland currency from 1775. No image on bill.

Thirty-Six Shillings (36 shillings) Massachusetts currency from 1775. Image in lower left of an anchored left-facing sailing ship.

Paper Money, Thirty-Six Shillings Bill, 1775

Thirty-Six Shillings (36 shillings) Massachusetts currency from 1775. Image in lower left of an anchored…

Three Dollar ($3) Massachusetts currency from 1780. No image on obverse. Reverse shows the inscription - GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES.

Paper Money, Three Dollar Bill, 1780

Three Dollar ($3) Massachusetts currency from 1780. No image on obverse. Reverse shows the inscription…

Six Pence (6 pence) New Hampshire currency from 1742. Image is the Coat of Arms of Great Britain; large bill.

Paper Money, Six Pence Bill, 1742

Six Pence (6 pence) New Hampshire currency from 1742. Image is the Coat of Arms of Great Britain; large…

One Shilling (1 shilling) New Jersey currency from 1776. Image is the Coat of Arms of Great Britain.

Paper Money, One Shilling Bill, 1776

One Shilling (1 shilling) New Jersey currency from 1776. Image is the Coat of Arms of Great Britain.

One Shilling and Six Pence (1 shilling 6 pence) (18 pence) New Jersey currency from 1781. Image is the Coat of Arms of New Jersey.

Paper Money, One Shilling and Six Pence Bill, 1781

One Shilling and Six Pence (1 shilling 6 pence) (18 pence) New Jersey currency from 1781. Image is the…

Five Pounds (5 pounds) New York currency from 1759. Image is the New York City Coat of Arms. Beneath the image is the inscription - 'TIS DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT THIS BILL.

Paper Money, Five Pounds Bill, 1759

Five Pounds (5 pounds) New York currency from 1759. Image is the New York City Coat of Arms. Beneath…

Five Pounds (5 pounds) New York currency from 1771. Image is the Coat of Arms of New York City. Beneath the image is the inscription - 'TIS DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT THIS BILL.

Paper Money, Five Pounds Bill, 1771

Five Pounds (5 pounds) New York currency from 1771. Image is the Coat of Arms of New York City. Beneath…

Half Dollar (50 cents) New York currency from 1775. Image is the Coat of Arms of New York City.

Paper Money, Half Dollar Bill, 1775

Half Dollar (50 cents) New York currency from 1775. Image is the Coat of Arms of New York City.

Twenty Shillings Bill (20 shillings) Pennsylvania currency from 1756. Image is the Coat of Arms of William Penn. Bill was printed by Benjamin Franklin.

Paper Money, Twenty Shillings Bill, 1756

Twenty Shillings Bill (20 shillings) Pennsylvania currency from 1756. Image is the Coat of Arms of William…

Eight Shillings Bill (8 shillings) Pennsylvania currency from 1777. Frame, arms and value printed in red.

Paper Money, Eight Shillings Bill, 1777

Eight Shillings Bill (8 shillings) Pennsylvania currency from 1777. Frame, arms and value printed in…

Nine Pence (9 pence) Rhode Island currency from 1786. Image shows an anchor surrounded by the inscription - DOMINE SPERAMUS IN TE

Paper Money, Nine Pence Bill, 1786

Nine Pence (9 pence) Rhode Island currency from 1786. Image shows an anchor surrounded by the inscription…

Five Dollars ($5) South Carolina currency from 1776. Image of a horse surrounded by the inscription - DOMINUM GENEROSA RECUSAT. Wood engraving, rough brown paper.

Paper Money, Five Dollars Bill, 1776

Five Dollars ($5) South Carolina currency from 1776. Image of a horse surrounded by the inscription…

One Shilling (1 shilling) Vermont currency from 1781. Image of thirteen rings surrounded by the inscription - VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE.

Paper Money, One Shilling Bill, 1781

One Shilling (1 shilling) Vermont currency from 1781. Image of thirteen rings surrounded by the inscription…

Three Pounds (3 pounds) Virginia currency from 1775. Copper-plate notes as illustrated, each value different.

Paper Money, Three Pounds Bill, 1775

Three Pounds (3 pounds) Virginia currency from 1775. Copper-plate notes as illustrated, each value different.

Four Dollars ($4) Virginia currency from 1776. Image is the new Coat of Arms for the State of Virginia.

Paper Money, Four Dollars Bill, 1776

Four Dollars ($4) Virginia currency from 1776. Image is the new Coat of Arms for the State of Virginia.

(1815-1902) Worked with Lucretia Mott for woman's rights.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

(1815-1902) Worked with Lucretia Mott for woman's rights.

A diagram depicting the steps it takes for a bill to become a law.

The Way a Bill Becomes a Law

A diagram depicting the steps it takes for a bill to become a law.

(1811-1884) American orator and reformer who led the anti-slavery campaign and fought for the rights of women and Native Americans.

Wendell Phillips

(1811-1884) American orator and reformer who led the anti-slavery campaign and fought for the rights…

This forty dollar promissory note was a Continental paper bill that held almost no value during the revolution.

Continental Money

This forty dollar promissory note was a Continental paper bill that held almost no value during the…

This third dollar promissory note was a Continental paper bill that held almost no value during the revolution.

Continental Money

This third dollar promissory note was a Continental paper bill that held almost no value during the…

An illustration of a tax bill.

Tax Bill

An illustration of a tax bill.

The longstalk cranesbill or Geranium columbinum.

Longstalk Cranesbill

The longstalk cranesbill or Geranium columbinum.

The small geranium or Geranium pusillum.

Small Geranium

The small geranium or Geranium pusillum.

The awnless geranium or Geranium molle.

Awnless Geranium

The awnless geranium or Geranium molle.

"The Falcon is a famous bird of prey. It is characterized by a bill curved from the base."

The Falcon

"The Falcon is a famous bird of prey. It is characterized by a bill curved from the base."

" A genus of insessorial birds many of which are remarkable for the beauty of their plumage. They have a longish bill, an extensible tongue, and feed upon insects, soft fruits, and the saccharine juices of plants." -Marshall

Promerops Superba Bird

" A genus of insessorial birds many of which are remarkable for the beauty of their plumage. They have…

A bird belonging to the family Sylviadae, nearly allied to the nearest, but having a more slender form and a more slender bill. It is found in almost all parts of Britain as a summer bird of passage, and has a soft sweet song.

Redstart Bird

A bird belonging to the family Sylviadae, nearly allied to the nearest, but having a more slender form…