Make 100.. Birds You Will Never See Again
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There are birds that you and your children will never see... I plan on making 100 mini paintings of these little lost feathered friends
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Dates: Jan 4th -> Mar 5th (60 days)
Project By: Sam Georgieff
Backers: 303
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36
Funded: $10,825 of $2,000
Dates: Jan 4th -> Mar 5th (60 days)
Project By: Sam Georgieff
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100/100 The final painting 
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Last Bird.. with 4 hours left.. this is a bitter sweet post. I am sad for this project ending..and realizing there is more then 100 Birds that we will never see again... I am very excited that these little birds brighten so many of your days! The... (Read More)
100??
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Last Bird... Last Guess?? The Bird and the Inspiration.. Please comment below. First person to get both the name of our extinct bird as well as the inspiration for the hat, will get a print of this one added to your pledge. GOOD LUCK! When you... (Read More)
No. 99 Aldabra Brush Warbler
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
99/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A dapper Singing in the Rain, Aldabra Brush Warbler. This happy little bird was known for his chirping call!! Now Gone... Extinct 1986 99 Aldabra Brush Warbler The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it... (Read More)
99 ??
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Ready to Guess?? The Bird and the Inspiration.. Please comment below. First person to get both the name of our extinct warbler as well as the inspiration for the hat, will get a print of this one added to your pledge. GOOD LUCK! When you guess please... (Read More)
No 98 A New Zealand Blue Billed Duck
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
98/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A New Zealand Blue Billed Duck. An inspiration piece for Old Blue Eyes... Sinatra. Nothing is known about this handsome duck because it became extinct before European contact and its bones are rare. There is... (Read More)
No 98 ??
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Ready to Guess??The Bird and the Inspiration.. Please comment below. First person to get both the name of our extinct duck as well as the inspiration for the hat, will get a print of this one added to your pledge. GOOD LUCK! When you guess... (Read More)
98....99.....100....
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
98....99.....100....The last 3 Birds will be a surprise !! All three will be inspired by something.. or better yet someone... The fun will be to guess!! The first correct guess will get a print of that bird included with your pledge!! So Think Birds,... (Read More)
No 97 Guam Flycatcher
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
There is a reason to sing... 3 days left and only 3 more birds!97/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A dapper singing Guam Flycatcher ! These handsome birds were common on Guam as recently as the early 1970s. Unfortunately, the... (Read More)
No 96 Ua Pou Monarch
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
...and then there were 4 left... 96/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A Ua Pou Monarch in his red velvet hat. These little birds were listed as extinct in 1975. In 2010 an unconfirmed report of Ua Pou changed their status to critically... (Read More)
No 95 Newton's Parakeet
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
5 days and 5 more birds to go!!!95/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A beautiful Newton's Parakeet in her sun hat. According to writings from a French Naturalist in the 1700s they were described as being in "abundance of green and blew Parrets,... (Read More)
No. 94 Chatham Island Fernbird
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
94/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again This bird has attitude. A Chatham Island Fernbird. According to accounts, these little birds were described as rather common in 1871. Yet, brush fires and the overgrazing by goats and rabbits would cause... (Read More)
No 93 Tanna Ground Dove
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
93/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A handsome Tanna Ground Dove. Little is know about this ground dove from the Pacific island of Tanna. Now Gone.... extinct 1800's 93 Tanna Ground Dove The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
No 92 North Island Goose
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
92/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A dapper North Island Goose. The North Island goose was as large as some of the smaller species of moa. It was terrestrial, flightless and had short wings and a shortened tail.. Now Gone.... extinct 16th... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL Alert!!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
BIRDS YOU WILL NEVER SEE AGAIN Note CardsSTRETCH GOAL ALERT! Only 6 days left.. so for fun I am adding a stretch goal with some free stuff if we make it! The goal is to hit the $10,000 mark in the next 6 days and I will open the rewards for you!... (Read More)
NO 91 New Zealand Raven
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
91/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A New Zealand Raven. New Zealand Ravens were common in open country around the coasts. but were extinct even before Europeans visited the country. Now Gone.... extinct 16th century. 91 New Zealand Raven The... (Read More)
No 90 South Island Adzebill
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
90/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A South Island Adzebill from New Zealand. Adzebills were similar to the Moa, and even early mistake as a small Moa. They were flightless and had extremely reduced wings, smaller than those of the dodo... (Read More)
No 89 Bishop's ‘ō‘ō
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
89/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A very notable Bishop's ‘ō‘ō. These esteemed birds were hunting by the Hawaiians due to the much sought yellow feathers to make the precious capes for the nobility. As a protest he decided no... (Read More)
No 88 Laysan Honeycreeper
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
88/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A Laysan Honeycreeper. Domestic rabbits were introduced to the Hawaiian Island of Laysan and quickly consumed nearly all vegetation on the island. This including nectar sources for the Laysan honeycreeper.... (Read More)
No 87 Lord Howe Gerygone
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
87/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A Lord Howe Gerygone . These dapper pink eyed birds were once abundant on Lord Howe Island in Australia. Now Gone.... extinct 1928. 87 Lord Howe Gerygone The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it... (Read More)
No 86 Rodrigues Starling
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
86/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A Rodrigues Starling in his vintage monmouth sailor hat. . Now Gone.... extinct 1850's 86 Rodrigues Starling The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints.... (Read More)
No 85 Hoopoe Starling
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
85/100.. Birds You Will Never See Again A handsome Hoopoe Starling. No hat on this fellow with these amazing head feathers. An 1807 account of the bird said they were abundant, with large flocks. Hoopoe Starlings were hunted by settlers on... (Read More)
a sneak peak
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just thought I would share a sneak peak how each painting starts!! 2 starlings coming up for no 85 and no 86!! Enjoy!! (Read More)
No 84 Guadalupe Storm Petrel
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
84/100.. Birds You Will Never A very regal Guadalupe Storm Petrel. In the 1906 breeding season, this little birds was still considered "abundant". Now Gone.... considered extinct as of the early 2000s. 84 Guadalupe Storm Petrel The image... (Read More)
No 83 Reunion Pink Pigeon
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
83/100.. Birds You Will Never A dapper Reunion Pink Pigeon. ( side note.. why does he look like Tom Hanks to me..) It seems likely that introduced rats and cats, combined with excessive hunting, were the causes of extinction of this pink friend. ... (Read More)
No 82 King Island Emu
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
82/100.. Birds You Will Never A gentle King Island Emu. The King Island Emu was the smallest of all emus, and had darker feathers on its body with a beautiful blue color on the neck. Now gone... Extinct 1822 82 King Island Emu The image has a... (Read More)
No 81 Bush Moa
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
81/100.. Birds You Will Never The little Bush Moa in his to hat. These little moas were the smallest and most widespread moa species, occurring in forest throughout the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Now gone... Extinct 1500s 81 Bush Moa The... (Read More)
No 80 North Island Snipe
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We have made it to 80!! I have a special thank you planned for when we get to 10 Days left of this project. Thank you again for all your support and kind words! This has been truly a great journey and I appreciate all of you. 80/100..... (Read More)
No 79 Amsterdam Duck
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
79/100.. Birds You Will Never A handsome Amsterdam Duck. Now gone.. Extinct 1800s. 79 Amsterdam Duck The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each Original Painting will have the No. in the... (Read More)
No 78 Makira Woodhen
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
78/100.. Birds You Will Never A beautiful Makira Woodhen. These little woodhens have not been seen since the 1950's. They are listed as critically endangered... but are likely Extinct. 78 Makira Woodhen The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm"... (Read More)
No 77 Raiatea Parakeet
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
77/100.. Birds You Will Never A Raiatea Parakeet or Society Parakeet in a hat. These little parakeets had a beautiful chocolate brown colored head and lived in the forests of an island. Now gone... Extinct 1777 . 77 Raiatea Parakeet The... (Read More)
No 76 Javan Lapwing
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
76/100.. Birds You Will Never A Javan Lapwing in a hat. These handsome birds were last seen in 1940, and as it was a conspicuous species unlikely to be overlooked, it seems likely that it is extinct. Now gone... considered Extinct . 76 Javan... (Read More)
No 75 Heavy-Footed Moa
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
75/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Heavy-Footed Moa. This moa was adapted to consume most plant products including wood and tough vegetation. Now gone... Extinct 1500. 75 Heavy-Footed Moa The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
No 74 Haast's Eagle
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
74/100.. Birds You Will Never See A royal Haast's Eagle. Haast's eagles were one of the largest known true raptors. They preyed on the flightless moa with estimated attack speed of up to 50 mph. Now gone... Extinct 1400. 74 Haast's Eagle The... (Read More)
No 73 Upland Moa
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
73/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Upland Moa . The upland moa's only predator before the arrival of humans in New Zealand was the Haast's eagle... Now gone. .... Extinct 1500 73 Upland Moa The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
No 72 Choiseul Pigeon
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
72/100.. Birds You Will Never See A friendly Choiseul Pigeon. . It's claimed that the species was very tame, allowing local hunters to approach it and pick it up off of its perch by hand.. Now gone. .... Extinct 1904. 72 Choiseul Pigeon The image... (Read More)
No 71 Finsch's Duck
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
71/100.. Birds You Will Never See A smooth looking Finsch's Duck. The Finsch's Duck was possibly once the most common duck in New Zealand. Now gone. .... Extinct 1870 71 Finsch's Duck The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
No 70 Viti Levu Scrubfowl
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
70/100.. Birds You Will Never See A sage little Viti Levu Scrubfowl in his hat. Also called lost megapode or Megapodius amissus (amissus, from Latin "lost"). Little is know about this bird, even the real date of extinction. Now gone. ....... (Read More)
No 69 Cuban Macaw
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
69/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Cuban Macaw in his hat. The Cuban macaw was traded and hunted by Europeans and local people of the area. Many individuals were brought to Europe as pet birds,. . Now gone. .... Extinct 1885 69 Cuban Macaw ... (Read More)
N0 68 Pagan Reed Warbler
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
68/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Pagan Reed Warbler in his hat and scarf. . Now gone. .... Extinct 1978 68 Pagan Reed Warbler The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each Original... (Read More)
No 67 Spectacled Cormorant
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
67/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Special Spectacled Cormorant. This aquatic bird found in the cormorant family inhabited the Bering Island. Another great seabird with some great head feathers.. no hat.. Now gone. .... Extinct 1850. 67... (Read More)
No 66 Colombian Grebe
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
66/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Colombian Grebe. This aquatic bird found in the Andes of Colombia, had the greatest hair..no hat on this one.. Now gone. .... Extinct 1977 66 Colombian Grebe The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it... (Read More)
no 65 Pelagornis Sandersi
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
65/100.. Birds You Will Never See The amazing Pelagornis Sandersi. P. sandersi had tooth-like extensions called "pseudo-teeth," which would have enabled him better grip and grasp slippery prey. Now gone. .... Extinct 25 million years ago. 65... (Read More)
No 64 Laysan Rail
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
64/100.. Birds You Will Never See A lovely Laysan Rail in her green spring hat. Her extinction came about from habitat loss by domestic rabbits, and ultimately World War II. Now gone. .... Extinct 1944. 64 Laysan Rail The image has a... (Read More)
No 63 Kosrae Starling
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
63/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Kosrae Starling. These red-eyed starlings where from the Caroline Islands in the south-western Pacific. Now gone. .... Extinct Mid 19th century. 63 Kosrae Starling The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 62 Large Kaua'i Thrush
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
62/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Large Kaua'i Thrush in his boat hat. These dapper little birds song was a complex melody composed of flute-like notes. Now gone. .... Extinct 1989. 62 Large Kaua'i Thrush The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 61 Oahu Thrush
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
61/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Oahu Thrush in a hat. Oahu may have been mainly a fruit eater like many of the other Hawaiian thrushes, little is known due to it's quick extinction. Now gone. .... Extinct 1850. 61 Oahu Thrush The image... (Read More)
No 60 Argentavis Magnificens
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
60/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Argentavis Magnificens..... This handsome Argentavis Magnificens or "magnificent silver bird' was among the largest flying birds ever to exist. Her wing span was 19.9 feet wide, a height of almost 7 feet, and... (Read More)
59 Great Koa Finch
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
59/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Great Koa Finch in his Porkpie style hat. Now gone. .... Extinct 1896. 59 Great Koa Finch The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each Original... (Read More)
No 58 Chatham Bellbird
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
58/100.. Birds You Will Never See A lovely Chatham Bellbird in her red hat and scarf. Chatham Bellbirds were brightly glossed in blackish purplish color. Now gone. .... Extinct 1906 58 Chatham Bellbird The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 57 Kioea
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
57/100.. Birds You Will Never See A beautiful Kioea in her hat.. The Kioea was a large honeyeater from Hawaii. The word "kioea" means "stand tall". Now gone. .... Extinct mid 19th century. 57 Kioea The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm"... (Read More)
No 56 Dusty Seaside Sparrow
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
56/100.. Birds You Will Never See A great Dusty Seaside Sparrow in a brown cowboy hat. These birds were found in Florida. The little sparrows' nesting grounds were devastated when Merritt Island was flooded with the goal of reducing the mosquito... (Read More)
No 55 Lyall's Wren
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
55/100.. Birds You Will Never See A handsome little Lyall's Wren. These small flightless wrens were from New Zealand. There is a story about these poor little birds being driven to extinct by a single creature (a lighthouse keeper's cat named... (Read More)
No 54 Broad-Billed Parrot
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
54/100.. Birds You Will Never See A curious Broad-Billed Parrot. These large parrots from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean were also referred to as Raven Parrots.. Now gone. .... Extinct 1693 54 Broad-Billed Parrot The image has a... (Read More)
No 53 Himalayan Quail
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
53/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Himalayan Quail in his hat. These shy dapper birds were seen very rarely, except at dawn or dusk hiding in tall grasslands. The Himalayan Quail are on the critically endangered list even though the last verifiable... (Read More)
No 52 Jamaican Poorwill
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
52/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Jamaican Poorwill . This little guy from the species of nightjar is listed as critically endangered, but most experts consider them extinct. 52 Jamaican Poorwill The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 51 Guadeloupe Amazon
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
51/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Guadeloupe Amazon ready to party... birthday hat and all!! Guadeloupe Amazons were mainly violet or slate in color, mixed with green and black. Now gone. .... Extinct 1779 51 Guadeloupe Amazon The image has a... (Read More)
NEW REWARD!! Dodo Love
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
NEW REWARD!! Dodo Love!!! To celebrate hitting the 1/2 point in my MAKE 100!! I am adding a new reward.. yes, DODO LOVE! Dodo Love Here is how it works... I take my original ink drawing and have them reproduced with... (Read More)
A new reward sneak peak!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
... a sneak peak... A few work in progress shots of a new reward I am working on tonight to celebrate reaching 50 out of 100 Birds You Will Never See.. very excited for this... I will post the official DODO reward on 2/6!! dodo love dodo love in... (Read More)
No 50 White Dodo
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
50/100.. Birds You Will Never See To celebrate the 1/2 mark. This one is Special l!! A white Dodo in a Hat. There is a mystery surrounding the white dodos... Are they real, a myth? Sailors wrote about the white dodo and artists have drawn... (Read More)
No 49 Dodo
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
49/100.. Birds You Will Never See To celebrate the 1/2 mark... the next few are special!! A dapper Dodo in a Hat. Dodos are the most recognized and written about concerning extinction and extinct birds. Now gone. .... Extinct 1662. 49 Dodo The... (Read More)
No 48 Imperial Woodpecker
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
48/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Imperial Woodpecker . These were the world's largest woodpecker species, and were wide spread in the early 1950's. They are on the Critically endangered list, but most experts consider them to be extinct....... (Read More)
No 47 Eskimo Curlew
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
47/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Eskimo Curlew. These little birds may have been one of the most numerous shorebirds in North America, with a population in the millions. They are on the Critically endangered list, but most experts... (Read More)
No 46 Bachman's Warbler
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
46/100.. Birds You Will Never See A handsome Bachman's Warbler in a Hat. These birds lived in swampy blackberry and cane thickets in the southeast United States. Now gone.... Extinct 1988 46 Bachman's Warbler The image has a watermark... (Read More)
No 45 Ryukyu Wood Pigeon
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
45/100.. Birds You Will Never See A smooth Ryukyu Wood Pigeon in his hat. These Japanese wood pigeons were very susceptible to habitat destruction. Now gone.... Extinct late 1930's 45 Ryukyu Wood Pigeon. The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 44 New Zealand Quail
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
44/100.. Birds You Will Never See A sophisticated New Zealand Quail in his top hat. Now gone.... Extinct 1875. 44 New Zealand Quail The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each... (Read More)
No 43 Moorea Sandpiper
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
43/100.. Birds You Will Never See Moorea Sandpiper in a beach hat. Now gone.... Extinct 19th Century 43 Moorea Sandpiper The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each Original... (Read More)
No 42 Brace's Emerald Hummingbird
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
42/100.. Birds You Will Never See A small little Brace's Emerald Hummingbird in a hat. This bright fellow was from Nassau, Now gone.... Extinct late 19th Century. 42 Brace's Emerald Hummingbird The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it... (Read More)
No 41 Thick Billed Ground Dove
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
41/100.. Birds You Will Never See A beautiful Thick Billed Ground Dove. This little dove preferred the dry beach forests on the Solomon Islands... smart. Now gone.... Extinct 2005. 41 Thick Billed Ground Dove The image has a watermark... (Read More)
No 40 Spotted Green Pigeon
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
40/100.. Birds You Will Never See A keen Spotted Green Pigeon in a Hat. Little is know about this little green fellow and the birds remain an enigma. Now gone.... Extinct 1820 40 Spotted Green Pigeon The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 39 Mascarene Teal
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
39/100.. Birds You Will Never See The Mascarene Teal. This dapper duck was found in "great numbers" in 1681, but in just in 10 years became rare... now gone.. Extinct in the late 1690s. 39 Mascarene Teal The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 38 Reunion Ibis
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
38/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Reunion Ibis. This attractive white ibis was written to fly with difficulty and preferred solitude, and was also named Réunion Solitaire. Now gone.... Extinct 1708 38 Reunion Ibis The image has a... (Read More)
No 37 Black-Fronted Parakeet
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
37/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Black-Fronted Parakeet in his Fez. This little bird was from the Pacific island of Tahiti. Now gone.... Extinct 1850 37 Black-Fronted Parakeet The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come... (Read More)
No 36 The Giant Bird Dromorhis
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
36/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Giant Bird Dromornis... a huge Australian bird that became extinct almost 100, 000 years ago. This was right about the time humans started appearing the region. 36 The Giant Bird Dromornis The image has a... (Read More)
35 Kangaroo Island Emu
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
35/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Kangaroo Island Emu. I really liked the blue in these beauties... now gone.... Extinct 1827. 35 Kangaroo Island Emu The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original... (Read More)
No 34 Bush Wren
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
34/100.. Birds You Will Never See A beautiful Bush Wren. They were a very small and almost flightless bird from New Zealand. Now gone.... Extinct 1972 34 Bush Wren The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original... (Read More)
No 33 Réunion Fody
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
33/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Réunion Fody, or Honest Abe Fody... The Réunion Fody was once described as abundant and as pest that destroyed entire crops.. Now gone.... Extinct 1672 33 Réunion Fody The image has a watermark "Poor... (Read More)
No 32 Alaotra Grebe
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
32/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Alaotra Grebe in his hat. Carnivorous fish introduced to their environment was blamed for the handsome grebe's extinction . Now gone.... Extinct 2010 32 Alaotra Grebe The image has a watermark "Poor Dog... (Read More)
No 31 Bonin Thrush
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
31/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Alluring Bonin Thrush. These little birds were from the Ogasawara Islands south of Tokyo, Japan. The Bonin Thrush was a gentle bird, living in coastal woods where it usually kept to the ground. Now... (Read More)
No 30 Lanai Hookbill
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
30/100.. Birds You Will Never See A well groomed Lanai Hookbill in his hat. There is not much known about its behavior. The hookbill is only known to have eaten the fruit of the ōpuhe; however, it is unlikely that its unique bill would... (Read More)
NO 29 Black Mamo
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
29/100.. Birds You Will Never See A handsome Black Mamo from Maui. People wrote that often these little birds forehead would be dusted with pollen of its favorite food. Only this bird can pull off such a colorful cap. Now gone...... (Read More)
n0 28 Giant Hoopoe
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
28/100.. Birds You Will Never See An amazing Giant Hoopoe. So..first bird in this series that I couldn't put a hat on.. Just didn't want to mess up that beautiful feather hair. Giant Hoopoes were flightless birds from the island of Saint... (Read More)
No 27 Bermuda Saw-Whet Owl
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
27/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Bermuda Saw-Whet Owl. There is not a definite reason for the loss of these little owls, but could be related to the decline of cedar and palmetto trees, or the arrival of non-native predators. now... (Read More)
No 26 New Zealand Little Bittern
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
26/100.. Birds You Will Never See A beautiful New Zealand Little Bittern n her purple scarf. These little bitterns could be found on the salt-water lagoons and on the sea shore in New Zealand .. now gone Extinct 1890 26 New... (Read More)
Ned and Martha
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
JUST ADDED.. We reached 25 of 100 Birds You WILL Never See Again ! Thank you to everyone for their kind words and support of 100 Birds. I just opened 2 NEW Rewards for the MARTHA and NED set !! A few of you have asked about Martha the... (Read More)
No 25 Passenger Pigeon
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
25/100.. Birds You Will Never See I saved this bird to mark my 1/4 way mark...no 25. One of my favorites for this series, but such a tragic story of extinction. A dapper Passenger Pigeon in a hat. Once these birds blanked the skies in North... (Read More)
No 24 Red-Moustached Fruit Dove
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
24/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Red-Moustached fruit dove. This hat wearing and mustached bird if from the French Polynesia.. now gone Extinct 1922 24 Red-Moustached Fruit Dove . The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
NO 23 Raiatea Starling
January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
23/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Raiatea Starling .... or the mysterious bird of Ulieta, Now Gone... Extinct 1850. 23 Raiatea Starling The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or... (Read More)
No 22 Pink-Headed Duck
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
22/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Pink-Headed Duck in his dashing Greek Fisherman hat. These large diving ducks from India have not been seen in over 60 years.. Although, they are on the Critically Endangered List, most experts believe they are... (Read More)
No 21 Marianne White-Eye
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
21/100.. Birds You Will Never See A pensive Marianne White-Eye is watching you!! For some reason this bird really has a stare to him.. This little gawking bird in now gone... Extinct around 1870-1900.. 21 Marianne White-Eye The image... (Read More)
No 20 Mascarene Coot
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
20/100.. Birds You Will Never See A charming Mascarene Coot in a Hat. Sometimes called Waterhens , they were larger birds that were always black, and had a large white crest on the head Now Gone ... Extinct 1700s.. 20 Mascarene Coot... (Read More)
19 Guadalupe Caracara
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
19/100.. Birds You Will Never See A debonair Guadalupe Caracara in a hat from the Guadalupe Island. It was driven to extinction by a hunting and poisoning campaign led by goat herders, Now Gone ... Extinct 1903.. 19 Guadalupe Caracara... (Read More)
No 18 Huia
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
18/100.. Birds You Will Never See An Elegant Huia in her scarf. These beautiful birds from New Zealand were hunted for their skins and their tail feathers for hat decorations. Now Gone ... Extinct 1907.. 18 Huia The image has a... (Read More)
No 17 New Zealand Merganser
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
17/100.. Birds You Will Never See A fancy New Zealand Merganser in his cap. These birds were sometimes called the Pacific Black Ducks. Now Gone ... Extinct 1902.. 17 New Zealand Merganser The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it... (Read More)
NEW REWARDS!!
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
YES!! Thank you all for the great feedback! I just posted a few new rewards! There are several "you pick" print rewards now.. with mats!! There is also a framed reward option. Lastly there is a new Original Reward with the option of... (Read More)
No 16 Norfolk Kaka
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
16/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Norfolk Kaka in a Hat. These birds were from Norfolk Island located near Australia. Little is know about the biology of these birds.. Now Gone ... Extinct 1851.. Norfolk Kaka The image has a... (Read More)
No 15 Rodrigues Parrot
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
15/100.. Birds You Will Never See A colorful Rodrigues Parrot. The color was so bright that people who wrote about this parrot called the red fire-like. This dapper bird was from the island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean, east of... (Read More)
No 14 Mauritius Blue Pigeon
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
14/100.. Birds You Will Never See A Mauritius Blue Pigeon in his derby hat. This red faced dapper pigeon was from Madagascar, his feathers on his wings were a metallic blue... gone.. ... Extinct 1830.. Mauritius Blue Pigeon The... (Read More)
No 13 Slender Billed Grackle
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
13/100.. Birds You Will Never See The kind Slender Billed Grackle from Mexico. These birds were hunted extensively by local populations for use in rituals that dated back to the Aztecs. Now gone... Extinct 1910.. Slender Billed Grackle... (Read More)
coming soon!!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for the amazing support of 100 Birds you will Never See Again! You all have certainly motivated me!! I am inspired by all your posts, emails, likes, and comments. These birds are so special...and it is a bit sad that they are... (Read More)
No 12 Heath Hen
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
12/100.. Birds You Will Never See The sweet Heath Hen. A native to Eastern North American, the Heath Hen were extremely common in Colonial times. Now gone... Extinct 1932.. Heath Hen The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does... (Read More)
No 11 Tahiti Red-Billed Rail
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
11/100.. Birds You Will Never See The dapper Tahiti Red-Billed Rail. This bird was from the swamps of Tahiti... Extinct in 1930.. The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the original painting or prints. Each... (Read More)
N0 10 Labrador Duck
January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
10/100.. Birds You Will Never See The proud Labrador Duck in his aviator hat and goggles. This handsome black and white duck was here in North America. Now gone... Extinct 1878.. Labrador Duck The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm"... (Read More)
No 9 Lord Howe Swamphen
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
9/100.. Birds You Will Never See The eloquent Lord Howe Swamphen with her blue and spotted kerchief. She was an Australia native who became extinct in the early 19th century. Lord Howe Swamphen The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm"... (Read More)
No. 8 San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
8/100.. Birds You Will Never See The fancy red San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher was from the Galapagos Islands. This poor little bird is a recent extinct... hasn't been seen since 1987. San Cristóbal Island Vermilion Flycatcher The image... (Read More)
no. 7 Oʻahu ʻAkialoa
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
7/100.. Birds You Will Never See The unique Oʻahu ʻAkialoa . This little dapper insect eater from the island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands was found high in the forests. Now gone... extinct in 1940. Oʻahu ʻAkialoa The image has... (Read More)
No.6 Delalande's Coua
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
6/100.. Birds You Will Never See A handsome Delalande's Coua . A red eyed cuckoo from Madagascar that ate snails in the forest. Extinct as of the late 19th century. Delalande's Coua The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not... (Read More)
No. 5 Laughing Owl
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
5/100.. Birds You Will Never See A beautiful Laughing Owl in her flapper hat. These owls were from New Zealand and were once plentiful.... now gone. Extinct as of 1914. The Laughing Owl The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does... (Read More)
No. 4 Paradise Parrot
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
4/100.. Birds You Will Never See A dapper Paradise Parrot from Queensland - Australia. This beautiful bright parrot was last seen in 1927... and now gone. Paradise Parrot The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the... (Read More)
No. 3 Bonin Grosbeak
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
3/100.. Birds You Will Never See... is a Bonin Grosbeak from Japan. This Grosbeak with its bright red feathers was last seen in the 1830's. Bonin Grosbeak The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the prints. Each... (Read More)
2/100 North Island Piopio
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
2/100.. Birds You Will Never See... is a North Island Piopio. This was a recent extinction listed as 1970. This sage bird is from New Zeland ! North Island Piopio The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the... (Read More)
No 1. Great Auk
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Had to start with this one first... The Great Auk ! 1/100.. Birds You Will Never See.. This poor fellow was officially extinct in 1852... The Great Auk The image has a watermark "Poor Dog Farm" it does not come on the prints. The... (Read More)
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