Leucoptera Collection

Evening grosbeak, brown creeper and black and white warbler
Evening grosbeak, Coccothraustes vespertinus 1, 2, brown creeper, Certhia americana 3, and black and white warbler, Mniotilta varia 4

Tahitian sandpiper, Prosobonia leucoptera. Extinct. (White-winged sandpiper, Tringa leucoptera.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Spectacled tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus (Spectacle or white-winged water-chat, Perspicilla leucoptera). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson

Bar-breasted upland goose, Chloephaga picta leucoptera. (White-winged antarctic goose, Anas leucoptera.) A new descript goose from the Falkland Island in the Royal Society

Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicata leucoptera) adult male, perched on wall, Bundala N. P, Sri Lanka, February
Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicata leucoptera) adult male, perched on wall, Bundala N.P, Sri Lanka, February

Picture No. 10870553
White-winged Crossbill, female sitting in spruce tree (Loxia leucoptera) Date:

Picture No. 10870552
White-winged Crossbills feeding seeds from spruce cones (Loxia leucoptera) Date:

Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicata leucoptera) endemic race, adult female, feeding on grasshopper leg, standing on ground, Sri Lanka, december

Common Magpie (Pica pica leucoptera) adult, in low flight over ground, Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october

White-winged Crossbill - male feeding on pine cones - January - MA - USA
JZ-3445 White-winged Crossbill - male feeding on pine cones January - MA - USA Loxia leucoptera Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-winged Crossbill - female feeding on pine cones - January - MA - USA
JZ-3442 White-winged Crossbill - female feeding on pine cones January - MA - USA Loxia leucoptera Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Leucoptera: A Fascinating Journey Through Bird Species" From the vibrant Evening Grosbeak to the elusive Brown Creeper and the striking Black and White Warbler, Leucoptera takes us on a captivating exploration of avian diversity. However, not all tales have a happy ending. The Tahitian Sandpiper, Prosobonia leucoptera, sadly joins the list of extinct species, reminding us of our responsibility to protect and preserve our natural world. On a brighter note, we encounter the Spectacled Tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus, with its distinctive markings that resemble eyeglasses. This charismatic bird reminds us that nature's creations can be as enchanting as they are diverse. Moving across continents, we discover the Bar-breasted Upland Goose, Chloephaga picta leucoptera. Its elegant white wings stand out against its dark plumage—a true testament to nature's artistry. In Kazakhstan lies another remarkable find—the White-winged Lark (Alauda leucoptera). With its snowy-white wings contrasting against sandy landscapes, this lark is an emblem of resilience in harsh environments. Venturing further into Sri Lanka's Bundala National Park brings encounters with Indian Robins (Saxicoloides fulicata leucoptera). These adult males perch proudly on walls while their female counterparts gracefully feed on grasshoppers or stand amidst tree roots—showcasing their unique beauty within their endemic race. Through breathtaking photographs like Picture No. 10870553 and Picture No. 10870552 captured by talented photographers who share these moments with us; we gain glimpses into the lives of these extraordinary birds. Leucoptera serves as a reminder that every species has a story worth telling—a tale woven through time and space. Let us cherish these winged wonders and strive to protect them for generations to come.