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Passerine Collection (page 3)

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 blackcap

Male blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) perched on a pine tree branch. Photographed in Israel in October

Background imagePasserine Collection: Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket

Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket
Magnus Renmyr

Background imagePasserine Collection: Erithacus rubecula

Erithacus rubecula
Simun Ascic

Background imagePasserine Collection: Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket

Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket
Magnus Renmyr

Background imagePasserine Collection: Animal study from Schönbrunn, around 1913/1914. Creator: Carl Fahringer

Animal study from Schönbrunn, around 1913/1914. Creator: Carl Fahringer
Animal study from Schonbrunn, around 1913/1914

Background imagePasserine Collection: Erithacus rubecula

Erithacus rubecula
Simun Ascic

Background imagePasserine Collection: Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket

Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket
Magnus Renmyr

Background imagePasserine Collection: Erithacus rubecula

Erithacus rubecula
Simun Ascic

Background imagePasserine Collection: Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket

Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket
Magnus Renmyr

Background imagePasserine Collection: Golden leaves

Golden leaves
Simun Ascic

Background imagePasserine Collection: Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur

Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur, Deciduous wood near Bristol, UK. November

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) perched in tree. Uto, Finland. April

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) perched in tree. Uto, Finland. April

Background imagePasserine Collection: European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass

European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass. London, England, UK, March

Background imagePasserine Collection: Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood, after it was wounded by aggressive adult booby, Wolf Island, Galapagos

Background imagePasserine Collection: Magnificent riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus alberti) male

Magnificent riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus alberti) male, on his display perch performing a display. Piccaninny Plains Sanctuary, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePasserine Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Background imagePasserine Collection: Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) portrait, Red-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) portrait, Red-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) removing parasites. Nakuru, Kenya

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Great tit (Parus major), perched on tree, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Great tit (Parus major), perched on tree, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Background imagePasserine Collection: Stellers jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) perched on branch. British Columbia, Canada, June

Stellers jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) perched on branch. British Columbia, Canada, June

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common grackle pair (Quiscalus quiscula) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Common grackle pair (Quiscalus quiscula) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Background imagePasserine Collection: Spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) feeding a chick which has just left its nestbox

Spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) feeding a chick which has just left its nestbox with a solitary bee, Cornwall, UK, August

Background imagePasserine Collection: Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) feeding on Thistle flowers, , England

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) feeding on Thistle flowers, , England

Background imagePasserine Collection: Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Background imagePasserine Collection: Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA

Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA, February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp

Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp.) branch in spring, New York, USA, April

Background imagePasserine Collection: Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Background imagePasserine Collection: Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) nest with six eggs, Alsace, France

Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) nest with six eggs, Alsace, France

Background imagePasserine Collection: Blackcap (Sylviya atricapilla) male perched in blossom, Hungary, April

Blackcap (Sylviya atricapilla) male perched in blossom, Hungary, April

Background imagePasserine Collection: Great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis), male showing off treasures whilst female inspects bower

Great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis), male showing off treasures whilst female inspects bower. Lake Argyle, Kununurra, Western Australia

Background imagePasserine Collection: Picture No. 12478781

Picture No. 12478781
Meadow Pipit - adult bird - Germany Meadow Pipit Date:

Background imagePasserine Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Background imagePasserine Collection: Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) on frosty reed seed head, Helsinki, Finland, January

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) on frosty reed seed head, Helsinki, Finland, January

Background imagePasserine Collection: Red-legged honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) two males on barbed wire. Costa Rica

Red-legged honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) two males on barbed wire. Costa Rica

Background imagePasserine Collection: Flock of Tree sparrows (Passer montanus) in flight, with a Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)

Flock of Tree sparrows (Passer montanus) in flight, with a Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) blurred motion, Pacsmag, Hungary

Background imagePasserine Collection: Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator), male feeding juvenile, Finland, July

Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator), male feeding juvenile, Finland, July

Background imagePasserine Collection: White-throated magpie-jay (Calocitta formosa) Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. February

White-throated magpie-jay (Calocitta formosa) Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. February

Background imagePasserine Collection: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos), Bayern, Germany. June. June

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos), Bayern, Germany. June. June

Background imagePasserine Collection: Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), two males perched in tree at lek in

Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), two males perched in tree at lek in mid-altitude montane rainforest. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Background imagePasserine Collection: RF - Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male perched in tree at a lek

RF - Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male perched in tree at a lek. Mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Background imagePasserine Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree

Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree, near Bath, England, UK. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Northern raven (Corvus corax) pair perching on branch. Danube Delta, Romania, May

Northern raven (Corvus corax) pair perching on branch. Danube Delta, Romania, May

Background imagePasserine Collection: White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) perched on tree stump with fish. Hooded crow

White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) perched on tree stump with fish. Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) flying in to attack in background. Danube Delta, Romania. May

Background imagePasserine Collection: Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Jaen, Spain, September

Background imagePasserine Collection: Red-billed blue magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) perched on branch, Tangjiahe National

Red-billed blue magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) perched on branch, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Background imagePasserine Collection: Reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) with insect larvae in beak, Greylake RSPB Reserve

Reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) with insect larvae in beak, Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, 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.