Lanius Excubitor Collection

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

Southern Great Grey Shrike perched on barbed wire Spain, Lanius excubitor

Great Grey Shrike perched at treetop Netherlands, Lanius excubitor

Great Grey Shrike on the lookout, Lanius excubitor

Nothern Shrike On The Coast Of Katmai National Park, Southwest Alaska, Fall

Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor silhouetted at dusk Kelling Heath Norfolk April 2008

Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor Kelling Heath Norfolk April 2008

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

Great Gray Shrike (Lanius excubitor), adult

Great grey shrikes, 19th centiry artwork C013 / 6345
Great grey shrike (Lanius excubitor) pair. Plate 135 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Mother Northern Shrike Returns To Chicks (Lanius excubitor) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

Northern Shrike Chick Profile (Lanius excubitor) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor winter Greece

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"Lanius excubitor: A Majestic Hunter of the Avian World" This lithograph, published in 1897, showcases the exquisite eggs of European birds. Among them is the captivating Lanius excubitor, commonly known as the Northern Shrike. Found along the coast of Katmai National Park in Southwest Alaska during fall, this bird displays its remarkable adaptability to different environments. In April 2008, at Kelling Heath in Norfolk, England, a Great Grey Shrike silhouetted against the dusky sky captivated onlookers. Its presence was both mysterious and enchanting. Another sighting of this magnificent species occurred perched atop barbed wire in Spain - a Southern Great Grey Shrike showcasing its resilience amidst harsh surroundings. Not limited to Europe alone, these shrikes have also been spotted across other continents. In the Netherlands and Belgium alike, they were observed sitting proudly on treetops or bushes - their regal stature commanding attention from all who beheld them. Traveling further east to Oman reveals yet another subspecies within this family - Steppe Grey Shrikes (Lanius excubitor ssp pallidirostris). Whether it be an adult or a second-year individual with pale bills and striking plumage patterns; these shrikes continue to astound with their diversity and beauty. With each sighting comes an appreciation for nature's wonders. The Great Grey Shrike's vigilant gaze while perched high above serves as a reminder that even amidst vast landscapes or dense foliage, no prey can escape its watchful eye. As we delve into ornithology's rich tapestry through time-honored lithographs or modern-day encounters in diverse habitats worldwide; one thing remains certain - Lanius excubitor continues to reign supreme among avian predators with its grace and prowess.