Passeriformes Collection (page 30)

Meadow Pipit -Anthus pratensis- perched on a post, Buren, Ameland, The Netherlands

Ortolan Bunting -Emberiza hortulana-, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Black-headed Bunting -Emberiza melanocephala- standing on a stone, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Greenfinch -Carduelis chloris- on the pond shore, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Nightingale -Luscinia megarhynchos- with its reflection in the water, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris- standing beside a pond, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Lesser Grey Shrike -Lanius minor-, perched on nest with juvenile bird, Bulgaria

Red-backed Shrike -Lanius collurio-, male perched on a twig, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Tree Sparrow -Passer montanus- in a puddle, Apetlon, Burgenland, Austria

Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus arundinaceus-, male singing on a reed stem, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

Groundscraper Thrush -Psophocichla litsipsirupa-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Cape Starling -Lamprotornis nitens- sitting on a twig, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Weaver -Ploceidae-, Mapungubwe National Park, Limpopo, South Africa, Africa

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-, near Lake Federsee, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Northern Shoveller -Anas clypeata-, drake beating its wings, Lake Neusiedl, Austria

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- landing in the reeds shooing away a Reed Bunting -Emberiza schoeniclus- on Lake Neusiedl, Austria

Red-backed Shrike -Lanius collurio-, female, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Sand Martin -Riparia riparia-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Sand Martin -Riparia riparia-, young bird, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bullfinch -Pyrrhula pyrrhula-, male, perched on a branch, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Western Yellow Wagtail -Motacilla flava- in breeding plumage, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Sand Martins -Riparia riparia-, young birds in breeding holes, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

White Wagtail -Motacilla alba- in breeding plumage, with feed in its beak, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

USA, Oregon, Keizer, male Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)

Crows (Corvidae corvus) in front of Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite

Barn swallows, Hirundo rustica, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Skeleton of a Starling (Sturnidae), side view

Roller canary - side view

Red factor canary - side view

Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) on a log

A grey bird with an orange belly eating nectar from a plant

European Jay (Garrulus glandarius) with a nut in its beak, side view

Blue Tit perched on tree trunk

Side view of a captive Blue-necked Tanager perched on a thin branch, showing its yellow bill and bluish-green body plumage

Luscinia megarhynchos, Nightingale perched on thin stump, side view

Side view of an Asian Fairy Bluebird, perched on a branch, with head in profile, showing the stout, fruit-eating bill, red eye, blue and black plumage, and long tail coverts

Striated calamanthus (Calamanthus fuliginosus), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Striated calamanthus (Calamanthus fuliginosus). Engraving by John Gould

Zoology: Birds, Trumpeter Finch, (Rhodopechys githaginea), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Trumpeter Finch, (Rhodopechys githaginea), illustration

Zoology: Birds, Three-toed Woodpecker, (Picoides tridactylus) and Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus), illustration Biology, Zoology

Zoology: Birds, Calandra Lark, (Melanocorypha calandra), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Calandra Lark (Melanocorypha calandra), illustration

Collared finchbill (Spizixos semitorques), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Collared finchbill (Spizixos semitorques). Engraving by John Gould

Birds: Passeriformes, Canary (Serinus canaria) couple, illustration
Zoology: Birds - Passeriformes - Canary (Serinus Canarinus). Artwork

Zoology: Birds, Spotted Nutcracker, (Nucifraga caryocatactes), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), illustration

Scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor). Engraving by John Gould

Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor). Engraving by John Gould

Birds, Passeriformes, Bearded Bellbird, (Procnias averano), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Bearded Bellbird (Procnias averano), illustration

Zoology: Birds, Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus), illustration Biology, Zoology

Yellow honeyeater (Lichenostomus flavus), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Yellow honeyeater (Lichenostomus flavus). Engraving by John Gould

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Passeriformes, also known as perching birds, encompass a diverse array of species from around the world. From the enchanting Tui with its striking plumage to the captivating New Zealand Fantail in its melanistic variation, these passerines never fail to captivate our attention. Witnessing a mesmerizing starling murmuration is an awe-inspiring spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of Sturnus vulgaris come together in perfect harmony, creating intricate patterns across the sky. It's nature's symphony at its finest. In Norway, two Jays engage in a mid-air battle while another keenly observes their territorial dispute. Their vibrant feathers and agile flight make them stand out amidst the lush landscape. The Common Starling murmuration takes an exhilarating turn when pursued by a Peregrine falcon. The sheer speed and agility displayed by both species create a heart-stopping chase that leaves us breathless. A male Whinchat perched gracefully in Finland during May showcases its beauty against the backdrop of blooming flora. Its presence adds vibrancy to nature's canvas. The Splendid Fairy Wren delicately balances on a tree branch, showcasing its stunning blue plumage that seems almost otherworldly. This tiny bird brings joy wherever it goes. The Dipper serenades us with its melodious song from atop a prominent rock during breeding season in Derbyshire, UK. Its voice echoes through valleys and riversides, filling our hearts with tranquility. An Eurasian Jay indulges itself by feasting on an acorn—a testament to nature's delicate balance between survival and sustenance. Its intelligence shines through as it skillfully navigates life's challenges. An old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher comes alive through watercolor artistry—its ethereal beauty captured for eternity on paper—an homage to this magnificent creature's existence. Perched upon a tree stump in Bavaria, Germany, a Jay exudes regality and confidence.