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Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike

Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike


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Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike

Plate 46, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

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1829 1928 Belly Bill Butcherbird Cockburn Cracticidae Cracticus Cream Hook Laniidae Lanius Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Mask Long Tailed Shrike


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Plate 46" of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous" (1858) presents a captivating watercolor illustration of the Long-tailed Shrike, Lanius schach erythronotus. This exquisite avian specimen, belonging to the Laniidae family and the genus Lanius, is depicted with its distinctive features in full display. The Long-tailed Shrike, also known as the Butcherbird or the Cream-backed Shrike, is a striking bird with a grey and cream plumage, a long, hooked bill, and a distinctive mask around its eyes. The bird's belly is a lighter shade of cream, adding contrast to its overall appearance. The long, dark tail feathers, as the name suggests, trail behind the bird, adding to its regal and imposing presence. Cockburn's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the illustration, with the anatomy of the bird rendered in precise and lifelike detail. The Long-tailed Shrike's bill, a crucial feature of the species, is depicted with remarkable accuracy, highlighting its hooked tip and the slight curvature that sets it apart from other birds. This illustration is a testament to the natural history art of the 19th century, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world was a source of great fascination and exploration. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, a skilled artist, captured the essence of this intriguing bird, immortalizing it in her watercolor painting. The Long-tailed Shrike, with its unique anatomy and striking appearance, continues to captivate ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts alike, making this illustration a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art or avian studies.

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