Landrail Collection

Four Bird Studies, Red-Backed Shrike, Corncrake, Chaffinches, Willow Warbler, c1890s. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Four Bird Studies, Red-Backed Shrike, Corncrake, Chaffinches, Willow Warbler, c1890s

Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670173 Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Corn Crake (colour litho)
3121184 Corn Crake (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rale (de genets); Landrail; Wiesenknarrer (engraving)
7197323 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rale (de genets); Landrail; Wiesenknarrer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rale (de genets); Landrail; Wiesenknarrer

Eggs
LLM339562 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Tree frog, water rail and landrail
European tree frog, Hyla arborea, water rail, Rallus aquaticus, and corn crake or landrail, Crex crex. Rainette verte, rale d eau, rale de genets

Landrail
LLM339544 Landrail by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landrail. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Water Rail, 1864 (colour litho)
999002 Water Rail, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Different kinds of marsh-birds (coloured engraving)
997723 Different kinds of marsh-birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Corn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Corn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Corncrake, historical artwork
Corncrake. Historical artwork of a corncrake, or landrail (Crex crex). This bird differs from its relatives the coot, moorhen and rail in that it does not live in water

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The landrail, also known as the corn crake, is a fascinating bird that has captured the attention of artists and naturalists throughout history. On page 347 of "The Corn Crake, 1810-17, " we find a beautiful watercolor and manuscript text depicting this elusive creature. Its vibrant colors are further showcased in a stunning colour lithograph titled "Corn Crake. " In Le Vocabulaire Illustre, an engraving showcases the landrail alongside other species like genets and wiesenknarrer. The eggs of this bird are equally captivating, adding to its allure. In another artwork featuring a tree frog, water rail, and landrail together, we witness the diversity of marsh-birds. A colour lithograph from 1864 captures the essence of the water rail's beauty while highlighting its similarities with its cousin, the landrail. Charles Whymper's artistic rendition from 1900 portrays the corn crake in all its glory amidst a picturesque landscape. George James Rankin's illustration from c1910 showcases both names commonly associated with this remarkable bird: landrail or corncrake - Crex pratensis. This piece serves as a historical reference for researchers studying these avian wonders. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate an enchanting colour lithograph dating back to around 1860 that depicts various birds including our beloved corn crake. Through these artworks and engravings spanning different eras, we gain insight into how humans have marveled at and celebrated this unique species over time. Whether you call it a landrail or corncrake, one thing remains certain – this bird continues to captivate us with its beauty and mystery even today.