Dictionnaire classique des sciences naturelles Brussels Meline Cans et Ce. 1853 natural history dictionaries, The illustration features three distinct bird species, each depicted with precise details. At the top left is the Cathartes aura, commonly known as the turkey vulture, characterized by its broad wings and a distinctive featherless red head. To the right is the Aquila chrysaetos, or golden eagle, noted for its powerful build and sharp eyesight, often seen perched majestically. Lastly, the bottom showcases the Gyps fulvus, known as the griffon vulture, with a robust body and distinctive ruff of feathers around its neck. Each bird is resting on a simplified branch or rock surface, emphasizing their natural postures and features. The names of the species are labeled below the illustration