Butcherbird Collection

Lanius collurio, red-backed shrike
Plate 15 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Lanius ludovicianus, loggerhead shrike
Plate 57 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Picture No. 11992774
Pied Butcherbird - On a dead branch - Alice Springs - Northern Territory - Australia Pied Butcherbird - On a dead branch - Alice Springs - Northern Territory - Australia Date:

Grey currawong and black-tailed tityra
5855212 Grey currawong and black-tailed tityra; (add.info.: Grey currawong, Strepera versicolor, and black-tailed tityra, Tityra cayana)

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, USA. January

Three Birds of Australia, Magpie, Butcherird and Kookaburra
Three Birds of Australia - The Magpie, Butcherbird and Kookaburra. Date: circa 1910s

Page 356. White throated Kings Fisher;Lesser Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670179 Page 356. White throated Kings Fisher; Lesser Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 359. The Yellow breasted Butcher Bird;Red Headed Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670181 Page 359. The Yellow breasted Butcher Bird; Red Headed Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 360. The Waved Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670182 Page 360. The Waved Butcher Bird, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Pied roller, Coracias varia (hooded butcherbird; Cracticus cassicus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pied Butcherbird Cracticus nigrogularis Queensland Australia

Black Butcherbird Cracticus quoys taking cheese from verandah at Cassowary House Nr Cairns Queensland Australia

Picture No. 11993355
Black Butcherbird_About to grab a large stick insect and fly off with it_At Cairns-Queensland-Australia. Date:

On a foggy morning a Loggerhead Shrike hunting on barbed wire at sunrise, Lanius ludovicianus, Celery fields, Sarasota, Florida

Loggerhead Shrike on lookout after feeding young, Lanius ludovicianus, Celery fields, Sarasota, Florida

Loggerhead Shrike adult with food for young, Lanius ludovicianus, Celery fields, Sarasota, Florida

Loggerhead Shrike known as buther-birds, eating a grasshopper, Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike known as butcher-birds, eating a grasshopper, Lanius ludovicianus, Celery fields, Sarasota, Florida

Loggerhead Shrike adult looking for food, Lanius ludovicianus, Celery fields, Sarasota, Florida

Picture No. 11806923
Silverbacked Butcherbird with a dragonfly perched on a branch Darwin Northern Territory Australia Date:

Picture No. 11066748
Grey Butcherbird perched on branch. O'Reilly's, near Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Picture No. 10865331
Pied butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) on branch. Central Australia Date:

Picture No. 10865330
Pied butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) on branch. Central Australia Date:

Picture No. 10898777
Black Butcherbird (Cracticus quoyi) Date:

Grey Butcherbird (Cracticus torquatus) two adult males, singing, perched on powerline, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, October

Red-backed shrike C018 / 0851
Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) perched on a bush. This bird is a predatory songbird that has a hooked beak to feed on meat, but lacks the talons of a bird-of-prey

Lanius excubitor, great grey shrike
Plate 192 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

A collection of 20 birds eggs
A collection of birds eggs showing different sizes and variations. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Lanius cristatus, brown shrike
Plate 11, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike
Plate 46, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Lanius minor, lesser grey shrike, Lanius senator, woodchat s
Plate 32 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Black Butcherbird (Cracticus quoyi) adult, with wings spread, feeding on scraps from verandah, Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia

Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) adult, standing on short grass, Queensland, Australia

Black-backed Butcherbird At Bramwell Junction Station, Cape York, Australia
DH-4568 Black-backed Butcherbird At Bramwell Junction Station, Cape York, Australia. Cracticus mentalis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird - predator of budgerigar The Olgas, Uluru National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-7076 Pied Butcherbird The Olgas, Uluru National Park, Australia Cracticus nigrogularis predator of budgerigar Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird Groundlevel image. Queensland, Australia
ROY-346 Pied Butcherbird - Groundlevel image. Queensland, Australia. Cracticus nigrogularis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird male Near a cattle watering trough, near Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-3839 Pied Butcherbird male Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Cracticus nigrogularis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird female On the cover of a cattle watering trough, near Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-3838 Pied Butcherbird - immature near Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Cracticus nigrogularis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird - Immature. At Drysdale Station, Mitchell Plateau, Kimberleys, Western Australia
DH-3229 Pied Butcherbird - Immature At Drysdale Station, Mitchell Plateau, Kimberleys, Western Australia Cracticus nigrogularis picatus A common species found in most habitats throughout Australia

Pied Butcherbird Near Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia
DH-2960 Pied Butcherbird Near Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia. Cracticus nigrogularis picatus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Butcherbird Telegraph Station, Alice Springs, Australia
DH-2925 Pied Butcherbird Telegraph Station, Alice Springs, Australia Cracticus nigrogularis picatus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Butcherbird Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta, S. A. Australia
DH-2897 Grey Butcherbird Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta, S.A. Australia Cracticus torquatus leucopterus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The butcherbird, also known as the red-backed shrike or loggerhead shrike, is a fascinating bird species that can be found in various parts of the world. Picture No. 11992774 showcases this unique creature with its striking appearance and distinctive features. In Australia, three different species of butcherbirds exist - the magpie butcherbird, the pied roller, and the kookaburra. These birds are known for their melodious calls and impressive hunting skills. Page 356 displays an exquisite painting of the lesser butcherbird alongside handwritten text describing its characteristics. This particular species has a white throat and is commonly found in certain regions. On Page 359, we encounter another stunning illustration featuring two species - the yellow-breasted butcherbird and the red-headed butcherbird. Both possess vibrant colors that make them stand out among other avian creatures. Continuing on Page 360, we come across yet another remarkable depiction - this time showcasing the waved butcherbird. Its intricate details are beautifully captured through watercolor techniques accompanied by manuscript text providing further insights into its nature. Moving away from illustrations to real-life photographs, Picture No. 11993355 captures a loggerhead shrike perched on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm. The image portrays both beauty and resilience as nature endures challenging conditions. Another photograph reveals a foggy morning scene where a loggerhead shrike hunts on barbed wire at sunrise. This demonstrates their predatory instincts as they search for prey even in adverse weather conditions. Lastly, we witness a heartwarming moment when a loggerhead shrike stands guard after feeding its young ones in celery fields. This highlights their nurturing side while emphasizing their role as dedicated parents within their ecosystem.