Neutral Ornithological Great Grey Shrike Bird Print with Linen Background – Beaded Wooden Frame Framed Wall Art 40x50x2cm
Bring a touch of natural elegance to your home with this framed Great Grey Shrike bird print, featuring a beaded wooden frame and a vintage-inspired linen background. This detailed illustration showcases a pair of Great Grey Shrikes (Lanius excubitor) perched among delicate foliage, with one clutching a rodent—a striking glimpse into the bird’s natural predatory instincts.
A rare sight in the UK, the Great Grey Shrike is easily recognised by its sharp hooked beak, bold black eye mask, and striking grey, white, and black plumage. Unlike most songbirds, this carnivorous hunter behaves more like a bird of prey, feeding on small rodents, insects, reptiles, and even other birds. Nicknamed the “butcher bird,” it is famous for its habit of impaling prey on thorns, barbed wire, or sharp branches—a survival strategy for storing food in winter.
This artwork also captures lichen-covered branches and clusters of black berries, enhancing the natural setting. The layered background foliage adds depth and movement, making this piece ideal for nature lovers, vintage art collectors, and ornithology enthusiasts.
The neutral tones of grey, brown, blue, green, black, and white make this framed print perfect for traditional, neutral, modern, and minimalist interiors. Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or incorporated into a gallery wall, this Great Grey Shrike wall art brings a refined, nature-inspired touch to your living room, bedroom, hallway, or study.
This rectangular framed artwork is ready to hang in portrait orientation, with secure hooks on the back for effortless installation. The deckled-edge linen background enhances the print’s vintage appeal, while the beaded wooden frame adds a classic, decorative touch.
Key Features:
- Framed Great Grey Shrike bird print – Timeless ornithological illustration featuring two shrikes perched on a branch with a rodent.
- Linen background with deckled-edge – Adds organic texture and vintage appeal.
- Beaded wooden frame – A natural wood finish with subtle detailing.
- Neutral colour palette – Soft tones complement a range of interiors.
- One-way hanging orientation – Ready to hang with fitted hooks.
- Dimensions: 40cm wide, 50cm high, 2cm deep.
Discover more ornithological illustrations in our framed ornithological bird prints collection, featuring shorebirds, waterfowl, and wading birds in classic beaded frames. Pair this print with other pieces from our ornithological collection for a cohesive, nature-inspired display.
Explore our botanical artwork, neutral artwork collection for warm, earthy tones, or browse our monochrome artwork collection for striking black, white, and grey designs. If you love bold shapes and layered textures, take a look at our abstract artwork collection for modern statement pieces.
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