It’s time to get ready for #Birdtober2022! In this post, I’ll be sharing photo reference for all the birds in the Birdtober2022 prompt list. Even though I’m no longer on Instagram, I plan to do my own version of Birdtober as a fun way to learn new skills and practice drawing birds.
Here are a few things you might want to know
- When the prompt was generic (e.g. Swan), I chose a specific species (in the case of Swan, I chose Tundra Swan).
- I looked for images that are dynamic or have some unusual visual interest. There is a mix of perspectives and activities, including flying birds.
- Image quality varies. If an image was particularly interesting to me, I went for pose over focus or resolution.
- All photos are from Wikimedia Commons or Unsplash so you can feel free to use any image from my stash. Even though I’m not on Instagram, I’d appreciate a mention in your caption as Tara Kate. Thanks!
1. Red Junglefowl (Rooster)
2. Campo Flicker
3. Macaroni Penguin
4. Anna’s Hummingbird
5. Tundra Swan
6. Zebra Finch
7. Secretary Bird
8. Sun Conure
9. Razorbill
10. Pileated Woodpecker
11. Saffron Finch
12. Black Drongo
13. Turtle Dove
14. Philippine Eagle
15. Red-necked Avocet
16. Northern Lapwing
17. Spix’s Macaw
Artist’s Note: I chose this image of a museum specimen because Spix’s Macaw is extinct in the wild. There are some captive birds and efforts are being made to reintroduce them into their native habitat in Brazil.
18. Snow Bunting
19. Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
20. Cerulean Warbler
21. Kakapo
22. Rosy-faced Lovebird
23. Eurasian Jay
24. Bullfinch
25. Yellow-crowned Night Heron
26. Common Myna
27. Golden Oriole
28. White-browed Tit-warbler
29. Artist’s Choice: Shoebill
30. Egyptian Vulture
31. Barn Owl
