Monarchidae Collection

Old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher Watercolour
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Black-naped monarch / Black-naped blue flycatcher (Hypothymis azurea) male, with insect prey in beak, feeding three chicks at nest, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Blyths paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis) male calling, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

African Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis), lithograph, published in 1882
African Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis). Lithograph, published in 1882

Broad-billed Flycatcher (Myiagra ruficollis), Western Australia, Australia

Terpsiphone paradisi, Asian paradise-flycatcher
Plate 43, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Notes relating to Asian Paradise Flycatcher
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) adult female, perched on log, Daintree River, Daintree N. P
Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) adult female, perched on log, Daintree River, Daintree N.P. Queensland, Australia, September

Spectacled Monarch (Symposiachrus trivirgatus) adult male, perched on twig, Kingfisher Park, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, September

Falco subbuteo, hobby, Terpsiphone sp. Paradise-flycatcher
Large Series plate 3, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Terpsiphone bourbonnensis, Leptocoma zeylonica
Plate 42, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Hypothymis azurea, black-naped monarch
Plate 7, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Monarchidae: A Captivating Journey Through Nature's Avian Wonders" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing realm of Monarchidae, a diverse family of birds that captivate with their vibrant plumage and fascinating behaviors. From the elegant Old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher delicately portrayed in watercolor to the Black-naped monarch proudly feeding its hungry chicks in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka, these avian wonders never fail to leave us awestruck. Listen closely and you might hear the melodious call of Blyth's paradise flycatcher echoing through Sabah as it announces its presence amidst lush foliage. Transporting us back in time, an exquisite lithograph from 1882 showcases the African Paradise Flycatcher in all its glory, reminding us of nature's timeless beauty. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we uncover intriguing notes about the Asian Paradise Flycatcher and marvel at the Broad-billed Flycatcher gracefully perched against Western Australia's breathtaking backdrop. The Terpsiphone paradisi or Asian paradise-flycatcher enchants with its ethereal presence while a Shining Flycatcher perches on a log along Daintree River, showcasing nature's delicate balance. As our journey continues, we encounter the striking Spectacled Monarch perched on a twig at Kingfisher Park within Atherton Tableland. Witnessing firsthand how parental care unfolds before our eyes is truly remarkable when observing the Black-naped Monarch tending to its nest and precious chicks at Kaeng Krachan National Park. Intriguingly intertwined with other species like Falco subbuteo (hobby) and Turdus poliocephalus (island thrush), these captivating creatures remind us of nature's interconnectedness. Each member of this avian family holds a unique place within the ecosystem, contributing to its delicate harmony.