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Passerine Collection (page 20)

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

Background imagePasserine Collection: Birds, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Birds, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Birds, c1910. Warm-blooded vertebrate, some species are flightless, but most can fly, more than half of all living species are passerines, known as perching birds

Background imagePasserine Collection: Mrs Goulds sunbird (Aethopyga gouldiae) perched on branch, Tangjiahe Nature Reserve

Mrs Goulds sunbird (Aethopyga gouldiae) perched on branch, Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePasserine Collection: The Maid and the Jenny Wren, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott

The Maid and the Jenny Wren, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Maid and the Jenny Wren, 1880. From " Sing a Song of Sixpence", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

Background imagePasserine Collection: The mischievous Raven flew laughing away, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott

The mischievous Raven flew laughing away, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The mischievous Raven flew laughing away, c1885, (1934). Scene from the poem A Farmer went Trotting upon His Grey Mare. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book"

Background imagePasserine Collection: The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott

The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown, c1885, (1934). Scene from the poem A Farmer went Trotting upon His Grey Mare

Background imagePasserine Collection: USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male Mountain Bluebird leaves the nest sight in a

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male Mountain Bluebird leaves the nest sight in a sandstone cliff after feeding its young in spring

Background imagePasserine Collection: USA, Utah, Antelope Island. Western Meadowlark sings from a sagebrush perch in Spring

USA, Utah, Antelope Island. Western Meadowlark sings from a sagebrush perch in Spring

Background imagePasserine Collection: USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Adult Horned Lark sings from the top of a sage brush in Spring

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Adult Horned Lark sings from the top of a sage brush in Spring

Background imagePasserine Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) Standing in snow, Hertfordshire, ENgland, UK, March

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) Standing in snow, Hertfordshire, ENgland, UK, March

Background imagePasserine Collection: The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Creator: Aleksey Savrasov

The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Creator: Aleksey Savrasov
The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Winter scene in the village of Molvitino near Jaroslavl in the Volga region of Russia. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imagePasserine Collection: Nutcracker, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Nutcracker, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Nutcracker, late 19th century

Background imagePasserine Collection: Rock Pipit, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Rock Pipit, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rock Pipit, late 19th century

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478788

Picture No. 12478788
Rook - portrait - Germany Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478767

Picture No. 12478767
Hooded Crow - adult birds perched on branch - Germany Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478766

Picture No. 12478766
Hooded Crow - adult crow in flight -, Germany Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478765

Picture No. 12478765
Hooded Crow - adult crow perched on branch - Sweden Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478759

Picture No. 12478759
Crested Tit - adult tit at a bird feeder - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478758

Picture No. 12478758
Crested Tit - adult tit at a bird feeder - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478757

Picture No. 12478757
Crested Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478756

Picture No. 12478756
Crested Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478755

Picture No. 12478755
Crested Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478754

Picture No. 12478754
Crested Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478748

Picture No. 12478748
Coal Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478747

Picture No. 12478747
Coal Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478746

Picture No. 12478746
Coal Tit - adult tit perched on branch - Scotland, Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Juvenile White tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)in flight, with Hooded crow (Corvus

Juvenile White tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)in flight, with Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) mobbing it, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common redpoll (Acanthis flammea) two birds perched, Finland, January

Common redpoll (Acanthis flammea) two birds perched, Finland, January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Eurasian blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) caught on limed stick, Cyprus

Eurasian blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) caught on limed stick, Cyprus. Finalist in The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: Single Image Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY)

Background imagePasserine Collection: European robin (Erithacus rubecula), Vosges, France, December

European robin (Erithacus rubecula), Vosges, France, December

Background imagePasserine Collection: Impala (Aepyceros melampus) with redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Kruger

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) with redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Background imagePasserine Collection: Pied crows (Corvus albus) perched on horns of antelope skull. Zimanga Private Game Reserve

Pied crows (Corvus albus) perched on horns of antelope skull. Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imagePasserine Collection: Andean Cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana) male during courtship, Andean Mountains

Andean Cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana) male during courtship, Andean Mountains, Merida, Venezuela

Background imagePasserine Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) profile in field studio, Scotland, UK, January

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) profile in field studio, Scotland, UK, January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) at waters edge, Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve

Grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) at waters edge, Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, October

Background imagePasserine Collection: Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) adult male taking off, Lower Saxony, Germany, June

Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) adult male taking off, Lower Saxony, Germany, June. Sequence 2 of 3

Background imagePasserine Collection: Jocotoco antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) flagship species for Jocotoco Conservation Foundation

Jocotoco antpitta (Grallaria ridgelyi) flagship species for Jocotoco Conservation Foundation and Tapichalaca Biological Reserve, Province Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador

Background imagePasserine Collection: Spotted nutcracker, (Nucifraga caryocatactes) taking off from snow covered tree, Finland, January

Spotted nutcracker, (Nucifraga caryocatactes) taking off from snow covered tree, Finland, January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) feeding in Jacaranda tree, Baviaanskloof

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) feeding in Jacaranda tree, Baviaanskloof, South Africa, November

Background imagePasserine Collection: Tree Sparrow (Passer Montanus), Bayern, Germany. December

Tree Sparrow (Passer Montanus), Bayern, Germany. December

Background imagePasserine Collection: Yellowfronted canaries (Crithagra mozambica) at waterhole, Zimanga Private Game Reserve

Yellowfronted canaries (Crithagra mozambica) at waterhole, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. June

Background imagePasserine Collection: Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) bathing, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) bathing, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, June

Background imagePasserine Collection: White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) with Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) with Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India

Background imagePasserine Collection: Great tit (Parus major) sitting on Hazel (Corylus) with catkins, Loire Atlantique

Great tit (Parus major) sitting on Hazel (Corylus) with catkins, Loire Atlantique, France, January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) attacking Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

Common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) attacking Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), female, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male in territorial display, Virginia, USA

Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male in territorial display, Virginia, USA. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Raven (Corvus corax) mobbing Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), Hornoya Island, Varanger Peninsula

Raven (Corvus corax) mobbing Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), Hornoya Island, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, March

Background imagePasserine Collection: Aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) Nemunas River Delta, Lithuania

Aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) Nemunas River Delta, Lithuania. May. Vulnerable species species

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common roller (Coriacias garrulus) in flight with nesting colony behind, Danube delta

Common roller (Coriacias garrulus) in flight with nesting colony behind, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania, June



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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.