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Lanius cristatus, brown shrike
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Lanius cristatus, brown shrike
Plate 11, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Brow Butcherbird Cockburn Cracticidae Cracticus Cream Laniidae Lanius Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Mask Passeriformes Passerine Perched Brown Shrike Lanius Cristatus
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Plate 11: Lanius cristatus, the Brown Shrike (1858), watercolor painting by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her work "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous." This exquisite illustration showcases the Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus), a passerine bird belonging to the Laniidae family, also known as butcherbirds or shrikes. The Brown Shrike is characterized by its distinctive mask-like brown and cream plumage, with a long, hooked beak and piercing, intense gaze. The bird is perched on a branch, its posture conveying a sense of alertness and poise. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928) was a prolific English natural history illustrator, whose work was widely admired for its meticulous attention to detail and lifelike accuracy. Her watercolors, like this one, were produced during the 19th century, a time when the study and documentation of natural history was a significant cultural pursuit. The Brown Shrike is a resident of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa. It is a versatile bird, known for its hunting skills and ability to impale its prey on thorns or other sharp objects for easy consumption. The Brown Shrike's anatomy is well-suited to its predatory lifestyle, with strong, hooked beak and legs that enable it to capture and manipulate its prey. This beautiful watercolor painting not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn but also offers a glimpse into the natural history of the Brown Shrike, a fascinating and intriguing bird species.
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