Aves Collection (page 6)

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, female perched on nest with nestlings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Riparia riparia, Hirundo rustica, Delichon urbica
Plate 36 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Parus palustris, P. major, P. ater, P. cristatus, P. caeruleu
Plate 10 from Archibald Thorburns first edition of British Birds, Vol.1 (1915)

Cacatua leadbeateri, Major Mitchells cockatoo
Plate 2, hand coloured lihtograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 5 (1840-1848)

Erithacus rubecula, European robin
An European robin (Erithacus rubecula) in flight, U.K. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Tragopan melanocephala, western tragopan
Plate 23 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Phasianus colchicus decollatus, common (Chinese ringless) ph
Plate 57 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Turdus philomelos, song thrush
Plate 19 from Henry Eeles Dressers A History of the Birds of Europe.. (1871-96)

Ceratagymna elata, yellow-casqued hornbill
Watercolour and gouache John Gerrard Keulemans

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light removing its own feathers, during moulting, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. August

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) feeding on teasel in falling snow, Leicestershire, UK, February

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), adult male with chicks keeping a wary eye on the photographer. Near Bloomfield, north Queensland, Australia, September

Eyrean Grasswren (Amytornis goyderi) in typical hopping motion, Andado Station, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) female feeding on reed seeds covered in frost, Espoo, Finland, January

Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf. Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony dwarfed on sea ice below. Near Danger Islands, Antarctica

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) taking off with fish prey, Norway, August

Portrait of a Black-capped chickadee, (Poecile atricapillus) with white background, Block island, Rhode Island, USA. Bird caught during scientific research

Eurasian crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) Kawakarpo Mountain, Meri Snow Mountain National Park, Yunnan Province, China. May

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading at night, reflected in water. Lincolnshire, UK, September

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) taking off, with coastal landscape, Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing, early morning in spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) male, Talamanca mountains, Costa Rica

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) plucking a Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) Liminka, Finland, March

Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight with the out-of-focus moon behind. Ladakh, Himalayas, northern India

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Gannet (Morus bassanus) fluffy chick with its parent. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Coal tit (Periparus ater) on mossy log with reflection, England, UK. January

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), adult male perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA. February

Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

White ibis (Eudocimus albus) group of four in flight above clouds, Fort Myers Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight over heather moorland, Scotland, UK. July

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

Tree sparrow (Passer montanus) feeding a fledgling on a branch of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom, Perthshire, Scotland. June 2013

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) two in flight, during snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

Yellow-plumed parakeets (Leptosittaca branickii) at nest cavity in wax palm stump, Tapichalaca Biological Reserve, Ecuador

Barn owl on post in flooded Somerset Levels. England, UK, Europe

Bateleur eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) head portrait, Captive, occurs in Africa

Long-eared owl (Asio otus) in a large tree, Cheshire, UK, March

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) on frost covered fern, Dunham Massey, Cheshire, UK. Winner of the Habitat Category of the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) 2017

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Corys shearwaters (Calonectris diomedea) diving among a mass of shoaling fish to feed, along with Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), Formigas Islet dive site, Azores, Portugal

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) male perched on branch, Uttarakhand, India

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetus) Kuusamo, Finland, January

Coal tit (Periparus ater) on a branch with lichen, Vendee, France, December

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"Aves: Capturing the Beauty and Diversity of Birdlife Around the World" Little blue penguins, standing on rocks at night, create a mesmerizing silhouette against Melbourne city lights in Victoria, Australia. (COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner) Common swifts gracefully soar overhead in Wiltshire, UK during June, captured beautifully in a digital composite image. Witnessing a starling murmuration is like witnessing nature's breathtaking dance as thousands of birds move together in perfect harmony. Carel Fabritius' masterpiece "The Goldfinch" immortalizes the beauty of this tiny bird with its vibrant colors and delicate features. The majestic common buzzard glides through the skies above Swabian Alb biosphere reserve in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, showcasing its impressive flight skills. Acherontia atropos or death's-head hawk-moth captivates with its eerie skull-like markings and fascinating behavior. Meet Strigops habroptilus - the kakapo - an endangered parrot species from New Zealand known for its unique appearance and endearing personality. Tui birds enchant us with their melodious songs as both young and adult individuals showcase their striking plumage. Blue-footed booby pairs engage in an elaborate courtship display along the South coast of Santa Cruz Island that highlights their iconic blue feet and playful antics. In Norway's November skies, a juvenile golden eagle soars majestically, symbolizing power and freedom amidst stunning natural landscapes. Northern gannets dive fearlessly into Shetland's waters to catch fish while providing us with a captivating split-level shot that reveals their underwater hunting prowess. Harpy eagles command attention with their intense gaze as one such magnificent raptor poses for a portrait within Panama's Gamboa region, Soberania National Park.