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Passerine Collection (page 14)

Passerine birds, also known as perching birds, encompass a diverse range of species that captivate us with their beauty and behavior

Background imagePasserine Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in winter, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. January

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in winter, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perching on a branch, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. May

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perching on a branch, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perching on a branch, singing, Bavaria, Germany. May

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perching on a branch, singing, Bavaria, Germany. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines and electricity pylons, The Netherlands, Europe. February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Pair of Metallic starlings (Aplonis metallica) collecting nesting material, Tully Falls

Pair of Metallic starlings (Aplonis metallica) collecting nesting material, Tully Falls, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePasserine Collection: Female Plum-headed finch (Neochima modesta) feeding in long grass, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Female Plum-headed finch (Neochima modesta) feeding in long grass, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePasserine Collection: Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) standing on ice, ready to fight over feeding territory, Kuusamo

Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) standing on ice, ready to fight over feeding territory, Kuusamo, Finland, February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) perching on branch with red berries, Parainen Uto, Finland

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) perching on branch with red berries, Parainen Uto, Finland. October

Background imagePasserine Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) carrying a red berry in its beak as it takes off, Parainen Uto

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) carrying a red berry in its beak as it takes off, Parainen Uto, Finland. October

Background imagePasserine Collection: Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) amongst oak leaves in autumn, Parainen Uto, Finland. October

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) amongst oak leaves in autumn, Parainen Uto, Finland. October

Background imagePasserine Collection: Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) fighting over feeding territory, Kuusamo, Finland, February

Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) fighting over feeding territory, Kuusamo, Finland, February

Background imagePasserine Collection: P2A8086

P2A8086
Common Reed Bunting - male stting on branch, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: P2A8083

P2A8083
Common Reed Bunting - male stting on branch, stretching its wings, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: P2A0022

P2A0022
Common Reed Bunting - male singing in breeding territory, Island of Texel, the Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: Snow Bunting 16, S-E Arndt

Snow Bunting 16, S-E Arndt
Snow Bunting - adult bunting in winter plumage - Scotland Date: 25-Mar-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: Snow Bunting 14, S-E Arndt

Snow Bunting 14, S-E Arndt
Snow Bunting - adult bunting in winter plumage - Scotland Date: 25-Mar-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: Snow Bunting 12, S-E Arndt

Snow Bunting 12, S-E Arndt
Snow Bunting - adult bunting in winter plumage - Scotland Date: 25-Mar-19

Background imagePasserine Collection: NFP 1186

NFP 1186
Portrait of an adult male of Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 08-Feb-14

Background imagePasserine Collection: NFP 1179

NFP 1179
Portrait of Great tit (Parus major) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

Background imagePasserine Collection: NFP 1184

NFP 1184
Portrait of Eurasian blue tit, (Cyanistes caeruleus) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

Background imagePasserine Collection: NFP 1182

NFP 1182
Portrait of Eurasian blue tit, (Cyanistes caeruleus) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

Background imagePasserine Collection: Barn Swallow ~ chickens on nest ~ England, UK

Barn Swallow ~ chickens on nest ~ England, UK
Barn Swallow - chickens on nest - England, UK. Barn Swallow - chickens on nest - England, UK

Background imagePasserine Collection: Barn Swallow ~ perched on a fence ~ England, UK

Barn Swallow ~ perched on a fence ~ England, UK
Barn Swallow - perched on a fence - England, UK. Barn Swallow - perched on a fence - England, UK

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132594

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Song thrush, Turdus philomelos. Is omnivorous, eating a wide range of invertebrates, especially earthworms and snails, as well as soft fruit and berries

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132593

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Song thrush, Turdus philomelos, with an earthworm and a caterpillar in its beak. Is omnivorous, eating a wide range of invertebrates, especially earthworms and snails

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132592

13132592
Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes, with an insect that caught in its beak. It is mouse-like, easily lost sight of when it is hunting for food

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132591

13132591
European crested tit, Lophophanes cristatus, perched on a signboard. It makes a nest in a hole in rotting stumps. This bird often feeds low down in trees, but although not shy

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132590

13132590
European robin, Erithacus rubecula, singing. The robin is diurnal, although has been reported to be active hunting insects on moonlit nights or near artificial light at night

Background imagePasserine Collection: 13132589

13132589
European stonechat, Saxicola rubicola. breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather

Background imagePasserine Collection: Darwins woodpecker finch (Cactospiza pallida) using twig as tool to extract beetle

Darwins woodpecker finch (Cactospiza pallida) using twig as tool to extract beetle grub from dead branch, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imagePasserine Collection: Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), inspecting Galapagos giant

Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), inspecting Galapagos giant tortoise for ticks, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imagePasserine Collection: Darwins medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) feeding on wild seeds

Darwins medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) feeding on wild seeds (Tournefortia sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imagePasserine Collection: Darwins large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) feeding on Wild cucumber

Darwins large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) feeding on Wild cucumber (Momordica sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imagePasserine Collection: Pair of Darwins green warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea) perching on a branch

Pair of Darwins green warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea) perching on a branch, Galapagos, South America

Background imagePasserine Collection: Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) flock resting on a roof, Iceland. March

Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) flock resting on a roof, Iceland. March

Background imagePasserine Collection: House finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) perched on Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)

House finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) perched on Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) in flower, Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Background imagePasserine Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perching on tree branch, Belgium. July

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perching on tree branch, Belgium. July

Background imagePasserine Collection: Blue bird on maple branch, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Blue bird on maple branch, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Blue bird on maple branch, n.d

Background imagePasserine Collection: Hydrangea and Swallow, from an untitled series of large flowers, Japan, c. 1833 / 34

Hydrangea and Swallow, from an untitled series of large flowers, Japan, c. 1833 / 34
Hydrangea and Swallow, from an untitled series of large flowers, Japan, c. 1833/34

Background imagePasserine Collection: Cotton Roses and Sparrow, from an untitled series of Large Flowers, Japan, c. 1833 / 34

Cotton Roses and Sparrow, from an untitled series of Large Flowers, Japan, c. 1833 / 34
Cotton Roses and Sparrow, from an untitled series of Large Flowers, Japan, c. 1833/34

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallows and flowering branch, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallows and flowering branch, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows and flowering branch, 1830s

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallows and Cherry Blossoms, early 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallows and Cherry Blossoms, early 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows and Cherry Blossoms, early 1830s

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallows and wisteria, 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallows and wisteria, 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows and wisteria, 1854

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallows and wisteria, 1840s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallows and wisteria, 1840s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows and wisteria, 1840s

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallow and hibiscus, c. 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallow and hibiscus, c. 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallow and hibiscus, c. 1830s

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallow and wisteria, c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallow and wisteria, c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallow and wisteria, c. 1847/52

Background imagePasserine Collection: Great tit and cherry blossoms, c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Great tit and cherry blossoms, c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Great tit and cherry blossoms, c. 1847/52

Background imagePasserine Collection: Swallow and wisteria, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Swallow and wisteria, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallow and wisteria, n.d



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Passerine birds, also known as perching birds, encompass a diverse range of species that captivate us with their beauty and behavior. From the mesmerizing Starling murmuration to the charming Tui in both its young and adult forms, passerines never fail to amaze. In New Zealand, the Melanistic variant of the enchanting New Zealand Fantail catches our attention with its striking appearance on the left side. Meanwhile, in Norway, we witness an intense mid-air battle between two Jays while another keenly observes. The Common starling murmuration is a sight to behold as hundreds of thousands of these elegant creatures gracefully move together across the sky. However, even they are not exempt from danger as they are pursued by a majestic Peregrine falcon. Traveling to Finland in May brings us face-to-face with a male Whinchat perched proudly on a branch. Its vibrant colors add life to its surroundings. In Suffolk, England during February, an adult Blue Tit finds solace atop larch cones - a true symbol of resilience against harsh winters. Not limited by borders or continents, European starlings gather together forming magnificent flocks wherever they go. And let's not forget about the Old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher whose delicate watercolor depiction showcases nature's artistic prowess. Finally, crossing over to Marion County in Illinois introduces us to an Eastern Bluebird perched confidently on a Bluebird Crossing sign - reminding us that harmony can exist between man-made structures and wildlife. Passerines truly embody nature's splendor through their stunning plumage and captivating behaviors. These glimpses into their lives remind us of how fortunate we are to share this world with such remarkable creatures.