Atlas de poche des oiseaux de France, Suisse, et Belgique, utiles ou nuisibles, Paris, Librairie des sciences naturelles 1898, France, birds, Switzerland, Belgium, atlases, Lanius excubitor, A detailed illustration of a bird, specifically a gray shrike, perched on a branch. This species is depicted with a distinct gray plumage and a strong, curved beak, characteristic of its predatory nature. Below the bird is an egg shown against a textured surface, highlighting its natural habitat. The text accompanying the illustration identifies the species as 'Lanius excubitor' and includes notes about its migratory behavior and family classification, indicating its place within the ecosystem.