Picus Collection

Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by
FLO4607750 Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by the witch Circe. Copperplate engraving by W

Black-rumped flameback, Dinopium benghalense. (Indian spotted woodpecker, Picus bengalensis)
FLO4640741 Black-rumped flameback, Dinopium benghalense. (Indian spotted woodpecker, Picus bengalensis) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Waved woodpecker, Celeus undatus. (Red cheeked woodpecker, Picus undatus) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641338 Waved woodpecker, Celeus undatus. (Red cheeked woodpecker, Picus undatus) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker
FLO4574157 Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major 3, lesser spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos minor 4

Grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus) on tree trunk in falling snow. Kalvtrask, Vasterbotten, Lapland, Sweden. January

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis ) male, Germany, December

Woodpecker Tapestry
A tapestry designed by William Morris, inspired by a story from Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses, in which a sorceress transforms King Picus into a woodpecker, having refused to become here lover

Eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Nest and eggs of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States

Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho)
6016757 Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker, Kingfisher (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres; Woodpecker)

Scarlet macaw, Ara macao, and great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Common kingfisher, Alcedo ispida, and northern flicker or yellowhammer, Colaptes auratus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Ivory-billed woodpecker, Campephilus principalis (White billed woodpecker Picus principalis). Critically endangered. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pileated woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus (Picus pileatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Crimson-crested woodpecker, Campephilus melanoleucos (Buff-crested woodpecker, Picus melanoleucus). Based on a skin in the Leverian Museum

White-bellied woodpecker, Dryocopus javensis
White-bellied woodpecker variety, Dryocopus javensis (Crawfurds woodpecker, Picus crawfurdii). Handcoloured engraving after a specimen in Crawfurds Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus (Black-bearded woodpecker, Picus melanopogon). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829

Blond-crested woodpecker, Celeus flavescens (Yellow-crested woodpecker, Picus flavescens). From a specimen in the possession of Thomas Pennant

Plate with Picus and Circe by L or Lu. Ur. 1535 (tin-glazed earthenware maiolica)
1217347 Plate with Picus and Circe by L or Lu.Ur. 1535 (tin-glazed earthenware maiolica) by Italian School, (16th century); diam: 25.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers (colour litho)
6016755 Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers)

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) and Grey headed woodpecker (Picus canus) on tree trunk, Germany. December

Picus And Circe, . Private Collection

Circe Picus
Circe and Picus

European Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) in grass, Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Woodland scene with Green Woodpecker
A woodland scene with wildflowers and a Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) in flight. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Picture No. 11981787
Green Woodpecker adult female perched on post Sweden Date:

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Green Woodpecker adult female perched on post Sweden Date:

Picus into Woodpecker
Picus, a Roman forest deity, rejects the offered affection of the witch Circe, so to avenge herself she changes him into a woodpecker

Lesser Yellownape, Picus chlorolophus
Number 19 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Grey-headed Woodpecker, Picus canus
Number 18 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Spot-breasted woodpecker or least woodpecker, Colaptes punctigula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

European green woodpecker, Picus viridis, and Eurasian Wryneck, Jynx torquilla.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Greater spotted woodpecker, Picus major, Dendrocopos major.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Green woodpecker, Picus viridis.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

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Streak-throated Woodpecker Nagarhole National Park, Tiger reserve of Kabini, Karnataka, Indi, Asia Date:

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Green Woodpecker - youngster looking for ants in meadow (Picus viridis) Date:

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Green Woodpecker - on old stump (Picus viridis) Date:

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Green Woodpecker - on dead tree (Picus viridis) Date:

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Green Woodpecker - on dead tree (Picus viridis) Date:

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Green Woodpecker - in meadow (Picus viridis) Date:

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Green Woodpecker - feeding on dead tree (Picus viridis) Date:

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European Green Woodpecker - adult male (Picus viridis) Date:

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European Green Woodpecker - adult male (Picus viridis) Date:

Picus miniaceus, banded woodpecker
Plate 22, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Picus viridus, green woodpecker
Plate facing page 22 from John and Elizabeth Goulds M.S. Notes for Birds of Europe Insessores, Vol. 2 (1832-37)

Picus xanthopygaeus, Picus squamatus
Plate 35, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Picus viridis, green woodpecker
Pencil and monochrome wash by Frederick William Frohawk sketched from life as seen through a telescope, (c. 1920)

Picuss Widow Grieves
When her husband Picus is turned into a magpie by Circe, his widow Canenta has nothing to live for : she is (literally) consumed by grief, haunting his deathplace

Picus into a Magpie
The witch Circe falls enamoured of Picus, son of Saturn; but when he doesn t reciprocate her affections, she transforms him into a magpie (pica)

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"Exploring the World of Picus: A Tapestry of Woodpeckers and More" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Picus, where woodpeckers reign supreme. From the snowy landscapes of Kalvtrask to the forests of Germany, these magnificent birds captivate us with their vibrant plumage and rhythmic drumming. In a breathtaking Woodpecker Tapestry, we witness the graceful Grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus) perched on a tree trunk amidst falling snow. Its striking presence against nature's white canvas is truly mesmerizing. Venturing further into this avian wonderland, we encounter the male Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) in December's embrace. Its emerald feathers glisten as it forages diligently, showcasing its adaptability even in colder climates. But Picus is not limited to woodpeckers alone; it welcomes other feathered friends like the Eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus). This charming passerine adds diversity to our journey through Scansores, Syndactylae, Passeres - an ornithological delight. As we delve deeper into this realm, a vivid colour litho reveals a harmonious duo: Woodpecker and Kingfisher. Their vibrant hues blend seamlessly as if painted by Mother Nature herself. The Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) and great spotted woodpecker join forces next – an unexpected yet captivating partnership that showcases nature's ability to unite species across continents. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without encountering two kings of their respective realms: Common kingfisher (Alcedo ispida) and northern woodpecker. These regal creatures command attention with their majestic presence along riversides and forest clearings alike. Delving into legends now whispered among bird enthusiasts lies the elusive Ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis).