Lanius Collection

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

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)

Whiskered shrike, Lanius mystaceus. A made up bird, composed of the Lanius ferrugineus
FLO4682082 Whiskered shrike, Lanius mystaceus. A made up bird, composed of the Lanius ferrugineus, with the belly and tail feathers of a species of Psittacus and breast

Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor 1, lesser grey shrike, Lanius minor 2, red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio 3
FLO4574410 Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor 1, lesser grey shrike, Lanius minor 2, red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio 3, and unsknown species: French shrike 4, Italian shrike 5

Red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio, great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor, hook-billed vanga, Vanga curvirostris
FLO4597907 Red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio, great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor, hook-billed vanga, Vanga curvirostris, and yellow-crowned gonolek, Laniarius barbarus

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

DDE-90022492
Africa. Tanzania. Long-tailed Fiscals in Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90022490
Africa. Tanzania. Long-tailed Fiscals in Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90022449
Africa. Tanzania. Common Fiscal at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90022290
Tatia Fiscal, Lanius dorsalis, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90019660
Fiscal Shrike, Lanius collaris, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

Sparrows, towhee and waterthrush
White-throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis 1, eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus 2, white-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys 3, and northern waterthrush, Parkesia noveboracensis 4

Orange-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus
Orange-breasted bushshrike or sulphur-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus. (Orange-breasted bush shrike, Malaconotus chrysagaster)

Olive bushshrike, Chlorophoneus olivaceus (Large grey-headed bush shirke, Malaconutus olivaceus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Head of the Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa buffoni. Senegal touraco, Corythaix senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Fasciated antshrike, Cymbilaimus lineatus (Lineated shrike, Lanius lineatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Long-tailed shrike, Lanius schach tricolor (Dusky shrike, Lanius obscurus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Slaty antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus (Spotted shrike, Lanius naevius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus (Pied shrike, Lanius doliatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Black-backed puffback, Dryoscopus cubla (Lanius cubla). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Turatis boubou, Laniarius turatii (Blue shrike, Lanius bicolor). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Whiskered shrike, Lanius mystaceus. A made up bird, composed of the Lanius ferrugineus, with the belly and tail feathers of a species of Psittacus and breast

Red-whiskered bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus (Red-vented shrike, Lanius jocosus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Gorgeous bushshrike, Telophorus viridis (Red-throated butcher bird, Lanius gutturalis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Crested shriketit, Falcunculus frontatus (Frontal shrike, Lanius frontatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Black-headed bulbul, Pycnonotus atriceps (Black-headed shrike, Lanius melanocephalus). Native of Hawaii according to Latham, Australia according to Shaw

Greater racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus paradiseus (Malabar shrike, Lanius malabaricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Great grey shrike, grey-backed fiscal and fiscal shrike
Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor, grey-backed fiscal, Lanius excubitoroides, and fiscal shrike, Lanius collaris Pie Grieche commune, septentrionale, fiscal

Woodchat shrike, Lanius senator, and Southern grey shrike, Lanius meridionalis. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Passeres, Scansores, Shrikes and Parrots (colour litho)
6016754 Passeres, Scansores, Shrikes and Parrots (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Scansores, Shrikes and Parrots)

Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) perched on thistle, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cadiz, Andalusia, southern Spain, June

Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) perched on bramble bush. Donana National Park, Spain. March

Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), female with chicks gaping, begging for food, Germany

Grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis) perched, Navarra province. Spain, July

Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) adult male taking off, Lower Saxony, Germany, June. Sequence 2 of 3

Male Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), Cantabria, Spain, August

Great grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis) perched on a branch of Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum). Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. southern Spain. December

Picture No. 10884390
Great Grey Shrike - with impaled robin on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10884387
Great Grey Shrike - with impaled mouse on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10899609
Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus) Date:

Picture No. 10894046
Great Grey Shrike - with impaled vole on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor and red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio
Illustration of a Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor and red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio

American 19th Century, Lanius rufus, hand-colored etching on laid paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Picture No. 10884386
Great Grey Shrike - feeding on impaled mouse on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10884385
Great Grey Shrike - with impaled mouse on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10884383
Great Grey Shrike - with impaled mouse on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10884392
Great Grey Shrike - feeding on impaled robin (Lanius excubitor) Date:

Picture No. 10884389
Great Grey Shrike - impaling robin on hawthorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date:

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The loggerhead shrike, scientifically known as Lanius ludovicianus, is a fascinating bird species that captivates with its unique behavior and striking appearance. This particular image showcases a Loggerhead shrike perched on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm, creating a mesmerizing contrast between the bird's vibrant plumage and the glistening frozen landscape. With its distinctive hooked bill and sharp talons, the Loggerhead shrike is often referred to as "lanius, " derived from its scientific name. These birds are renowned for their predatory nature, despite being relatively small in size. They possess remarkable hunting skills, impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire fences before consuming them. This captivating photograph captures not only the resilience of this species but also highlights the challenges they face in their natural habitat. The reference codes DDE-90022492, DDE-90022490, DDE-90022449, DDE-90022290, and DDE-90019660 hint at possible research or documentation related to these specific individuals or populations of Loggerhead shrikes. While this image focuses on one individual bird amidst an icy backdrop, it reminds us of the diverse avian world surrounding us. Sparrows, towhees, waterthrushes - all coexist with this magnificent creature. Additionally mentioned are other intriguing species such as Orange-breasted bushshrikes (Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus), Olive bushshrikes (Chlorophoneus olivaceus), Guinea turacos (Tauraco persa buffoni), and Fasciated antshrikes (Cymbilaimus lineatus). Each one contributes to the rich tapestry of biodiversity found across our planet. This captivating snapshot offers a glimpse into the life ludovicianus – a resilient predator navigating through challenging conditions while sharing its environment with various other fascinating bird species.