Passerine Collection (page 6)

Growling riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens) male, Adelbert Mountain Range, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Magnificent Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands near Mount Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Pied crow (Corvus albus) pulling tail feather of whitebacked vulture, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) perched on bark. Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Austral blackbirds (Curaeus curaeus) and Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Pollen transferred to birds heads during feeding. Parque Ingles, Chile

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus), male nectaring on Pincushion protea (Leucospermum cordifolium). Cape, South Africa. August

Red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) nectaring on Grevillea (Grevillea preissii). Western Australia Botanic Garden, Kings Park, Perth, Australia. November

Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) male nectaring on King protea (Protea cynaroides). Cape Province, South Africa. August

Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) perched above pine forest with a series of small lochans in background, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, December 2014

Northern ravens (Corvus corax) interacting in snow, Leon, Spain, February

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) on a branch, Vendee, France, January

Blue tit (Parus caeruleus), adult perched on autumn branch of Cherry tree (Prunus sp.), Oberaegeri, Switzerland, Europe. November

American robin (Turdus migratorius) feeding on Winterberry holly (Ilex sp) berries, New York, USA, November

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) male in autumn with rose hips, central Finland, October

Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia aureola) on lava rocks. Isabela Island, Galapagos. May

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider (Misumena vatia) prey to nest, Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Rock pipit (Anthus petrosus) foraging for invertebrates among seaweed on the strand line as the tide rises at sunset, Cornwall, UK, September

Crested tit (Parus cristatus) backlit on lichen-covered branch, Inshriach Forest, Scotland, UK, January.January

Olive-backed sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis) female returning to her nest with nesting material, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Queensland, Australia, September

Swallows (Hirundo rustica) group of four chicks waiting to be fed, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) standing on ice at waters edge, at sunset. Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. December

Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump, with autumn foliage, New York, USA, October

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) male in breeding plumage perched in Crabapple (Malus sp.) blossom in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA, May

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, USA. January

Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male perched in alder (Alnus rugosa) during a snowstorm in winter, New York, USA, January

Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance carrying pine needles as nest material, wide angle captured with remote camera to show habitat, New York, USA

Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), male perched on aspen branch in spring, Mono Lake Basin, California, USA, May

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male displaying in cattail marsh, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida, USA, January

Mixed Blackbird flock, mostly Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), in flight against backdrop of autumn foliage in November, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Snow buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis) flock in flight during a snowstorm, New York, USA, January

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) bringing nest material to its nest on the forest floor, Ithacs, NY, USA

Blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) two fledglings beg by fluttering wings at adult (center bird), New York, USA

Male Red winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) taking off, New York, USA, May

Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) catching Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit in beak, New York, USA, February

Wood warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) singing whilst perched on branch, silhouetted at dawn. Sheffield, England, UK. May

Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) feding at flower, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Orange-breasted sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea) female on Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow Bird Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) on king protea, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos ) singing, Germany, April

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Tree sparrow and Blue Tit - at bird feeder - Germany Date:

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Tree sparrow - adult sparrow perched on branch - Sweden Date:

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Rook - adult bird - Germany Date:

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Meadow Pipit - adult bird perched on post - Germany Date:

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) watching Great warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) with prey, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Montezuma oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) hanging upside down as part of a courtship display. Costa Rica

European robin (Erithacus rubecula) low angle view near church, Bristol, UK. January

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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.