Victorian & Japanese Bird Paintings.

I've recently developed quite an interest in both Victorian and Japanese bird paintings. I adore birds and own two budgies, Belle and Misty, who unfortunately quiver with fear if you so much as look at them. I think they're beautiful. Not only this, but I am also developing a keen interest in Victorian taxidermied birds. I think the thing that first interested me in this was "The Conjuror's Bird" which is one of my all-time favourite books. I am determined to begin collecting these birds, especially the beautifully coloured, picturesque ones that are worthy of a museum.