Passerine Collection (page 9)

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

Common raven (Corvus corax) two adults in flight, Hornoya, Norway, April

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus caudatus) placing feather in nest, Finland. April

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) female and two males huddling together for warmth before going to sleep, Finland, May

Bearded reedling / tit (Panurus biarmicus), male in snow, Finland, March

Common redpoll (Acanthis flammea), flock feeding, Finland, January

European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) flying at dawn. When backlit the tiny transparent barbs that make up the feather act like a prism revealing vivid colours in the early light

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) singing on a branch Vendee, France, May

Seychelles Sunbird (Cinnyris dussumieri), adult male singing, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), eating fruit of Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), Provence, France

Guianan cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola), two males fighting during lek, Guianan Shield, Suriname

Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), male perched on twig, Uto, Finland, May

Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Hawthorn berries, Helsinki, Finland, November

Siskin (Carduelis spinus) male in flight preparing to land, Scotland, UK, May

Wilsons bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Hooded crown (Corvus cornix) flying with egg in beak, Danube Delta, Romania. May

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) Cadiz, Spain, March

Common stonechat (Saxicola torquata) on thistle. Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Common stonechat (Saxicola torquata) on frozen and dry thistle. Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, January

Blue tit (Parus caeruleus), Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, August

Blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius) Spain, April

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) perched on lichen covered branch, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Common treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) on tree trunk, Ordesa y Monte Perdido Natural, , Huesca, Spain

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) with a maggot in its beak, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Emperor penguin chick flapping its wings (3 of 3) at Snow Hill Island rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica. November

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), adult male perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA. February

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) displaying or drying wings, Kuusamo Finland March

Large niltava (Niltava grandis) male, perched on a tree trunk in Baihualing, Gaoligongshan, Yunnan, China

Red-billed blue magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha) perched on a branch, Yangxian Biosphere Reserve, Shaanxi, China, April

Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis) bathing, Hong Bung He, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Black capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) portrait, Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) singing, Wiltshire, England, UK, April

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Gough Island bunting (Rowettia goughensis) gathering nesting material. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic. Endemic. Critically endangered species

White-rumped Snowfinch (Montifringilla taczanowskii) with chick at nest burrow, Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Qinghai Hoh Xil UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

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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.