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Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, Campephaga phoenicea
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Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, Campephaga phoenicea
Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, male, Campephaga phoenicea. (Crimson-shouldered caterpillar catcher.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Lizars, Edinburgh, 1837
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This stunning handcoloured steel engraving depicts a male Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike (Campephaga phoenicea), also known as the Crimson-shouldered Caterpillar Catcher or Ampelis phoenicea. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, published in Edinburgh by William Lizars in 1837. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of William John Swainson. The Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized bird native to Western Africa. The male is characterized by its distinctive red shoulder patches, black face mask, and long, graduated tail. The female, on the other hand, is mostly brown with a white belly and a shorter, less graduated tail. The Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike is an insectivorous bird, with a particular fondness for caterpillars. It is often seen perched on branches, patiently waiting for its next meal to come along. The bird's name is a testament to its hunting prowess, as it is known to catch caterpillars in mid-air. This beautiful engraving captures the intricate details of the Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike's plumage and anatomy, making it a must-have for any avian enthusiast or collector. The use of handcolouring adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the bird to life and making it a true work of art.
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