Kōno Bairei was a Japanese painter and woodblock print artist of the late Edo and early Meiji periods, known for his depictions of birds, flowers, and landscapes. As an important representative of the Kachō-ga, Bairei left a lasting mark on Japanese art. One of Bairei's best-known works is the Bairei Hyakuchō Gafu , first published in 1881. This multi-volume work depicts a variety of bird species in different environments and situations, often accompanied by flowering plants.