Longicauda Collection

Upland sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda. Batramian or Bartram sandpiper. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Turkey vulture and Coopers hawk
Turkey vulture, Cathartes aura 1, and Coopers hawk, Accipiter cooperii, adult 2, young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens

Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus chrysonotis (Golden eared grakle, Lamprotornis chrysonotis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by

Long-tailed glossy starling, Lamprotornis caudatus (Merula longicauda). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Unkown lizard and bar-lipped sheen-skink
Unknown species of American lizard (long-tailed scink, Lacerta longicauda) and bar-lipped sheen-skink, Eugongylus rufescens (greater scink, Lacerta rufescens)

African blue-flycatcher, Elminia longicauda (Caerulean or long-tailed flycatcher, Myiagra longicauda). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson

Alexandrine parakeet, Psittacula eupatria, and long-tailed parakeet, Psittacula longicauda Perruche d Alexandre et perruche a longs brins

Yellow-shouldered oriole, Icterus pyrrhopterus (Emberiza longicauda) and green-banded swallowtail, Papilio phorcas. In the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall

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Canada, Alberta, Milk River Ridge, Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

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Canada, Alberta, Milk River Ridge, Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

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Canada, Alberta, Milk River Ridge, Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

Long-tailed parakeet, Psittacula longicauda, and Mrs Goulds sunbird, Aethopyga gouldiae.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands

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Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) Date:

Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica longicauda) adult, standing on grassy bank, Thailand, february

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"Longicauda: A Fascinating World of Long-Tailed Wonders" In the vast realm of avian species, the Upland sandpiper, scientifically known as Bartramia longicauda, stands out with its elegant elongated tail feathers. This remarkable bird gracefully navigates open grasslands and prairies, captivating observers with its distinctive call. While soaring high above in the sky, the Turkey vulture and Coopers hawk cross paths with Longicauda. These aerial acrobats showcase their own unique adaptations for survival – one a master scavenger and the other a skilled predator. Venturing beyond Africa's borders to Senegal, we encounter the Splendid glossy starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) and its cousin, the Long-tailed glossy starling (Lamprotornis caudatus). Both adorned in iridescent plumage that shimmers under sunlight; they bring vibrant colors to their surroundings. Amidst lush foliage lies an unknown lizard seeking refuge alongside a bar-lipped sheen-skink. Their intricate patterns blend seamlessly into nature's tapestry—a testament to evolution's artistry. Within African forests resides another enchanting creature—the African blue-flycatcher (Elminia longicauda). With its azure-blue plumage contrasting against verdant leaves, this flycatcher effortlessly catches insects mid-flight while mesmerizing onlookers below. Traveling eastward brings us face-to-face with two magnificent parakeets. The Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria), renowned for its striking green feathers and majestic size; it commands attention wherever it flies. Meanwhile, Psittacula longicauda or the Long-tailed parakeet showcases an impressive tail length that rivals even some birds' wingspan—truly an extraordinary sight. As our journey nears conclusion in tropical realms, we encounter Icterus pyrrhopterus, the Yellow-shouldered oriole.