Avian vector encyclopedia | Scott Partridge

A selection of illustrated quails, including the California Quail and spiral-faced Montezuma Quail
Who doesn't love quails? Particularly when they're this adorably designed 😍

The Avian Vector Encyclopedia (or AVE) is a beautiful and fascinating project at the juncture of graphic design, art, and natural history. Scott is attempting to illustrate every species of living bird in a specific "flat", vector-based style. The results are beautiful and fascinating in equal measure.

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