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"Perching: A Fascinating Display of Avian Grace and Beauty" Majestic and elegant, a red kite perches on a branch

Background imagePerching Collection: Agapornis roseicollis (Rosy-faced lovebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Agapornis roseicollis (Rosy-faced lovebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Agapornis roseicollis (Rosy-faced lovebird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Tauraco corythaix (Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tauraco corythaix (Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tauraco corythaix (Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie), 1777-1786. Bird study: Knysna Tourako (Tauraco Corytaix)

Background imagePerching Collection: Apaloderma narina (Narina Trogon), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Apaloderma narina (Narina Trogon), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Apaloderma narina (Narina Trogon), 1777-1786. Bird study: Bosloerie (Apaloderma Narina); the little man. There is only one type of trogon present in southern Africa

Background imagePerching Collection: Colius colius (White-backed mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Colius colius (White-backed mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Colius colius (White-backed mousebird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Colius striatus (Speckled mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Colius striatus (Speckled mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Colius striatus (Speckled mousebird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Vidua macroura (Pin-tailed whydah) and locust, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Vidua macroura (Pin-tailed whydah) and locust, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Vidua macroura (Pin-tailed whydah) and locust, 1778

Background imagePerching Collection: Nectarinia afra (Greater double-collared sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Nectarinia afra (Greater double-collared sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Nectarinia afra (Greater double-collared sunbird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Upupa africana (Hoopoe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Upupa africana (Hoopoe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Upupa africana (Hoopoe), 1777-1786. Bird study: Hop (Upapa Africana), with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

Background imagePerching Collection: Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Nectarinia famosa (Malachite sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Nectarinia famosa (Malachite sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Nectarinia famosa (Malachite sunbird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Nectarinia amethystina (Amethyst sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Nectarinia amethystina (Amethyst sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Nectarinia amethystina (Amethyst sunbird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea): a female, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea): a female, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea): a female, 1777-1786. Bird studies: Lelchreeuw (Creatophora Cinerea): a female

Background imagePerching Collection: Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Onychognathus morio (Red-winged starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Onychognathus morio (Red-winged starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Onychognathus morio (Red-winged starling), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Hunting pheasant, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Hunting pheasant, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Hunting pheasant, 1759-1842

Background imagePerching Collection: Tricholaema leucelas (Acacia Pied Barbet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tricholaema leucelas (Acacia Pied Barbet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tricholaema leucelas (Acacia Pied Barbet), 1777-1786. Bird study: Bearded bird (Tricholaema Leucelas)

Background imagePerching Collection: Crested guan (Penelope Purpurascens), 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Crested guan (Penelope Purpurascens), 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Crested guan (Penelope Purpurascens), 1759-1842

Background imagePerching Collection: Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Creatophora cinerea (Wattled starling), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Auerhaan, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Auerhaan, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Auerhaan, 1759-1842

Background imagePerching Collection: Cossypha caffra (Cape robin-chat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Cossypha caffra (Cape robin-chat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Cossypha caffra (Cape robin-chat), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Pycnonotus capensis (Cape bulbul), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pycnonotus capensis (Cape bulbul), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pycnonotus capensis (Cape bulbul), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Sphenoeacus afer (Cape grassbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Sphenoeacus afer (Cape grassbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Sphenoeacus afer (Cape grassbird), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Yellow Oriole (Icterus nigrogularis), 1700-1800. Creator: Pieter Gevers

Yellow Oriole (Icterus nigrogularis), 1700-1800. Creator: Pieter Gevers
Yellow Oriole (Icterus nigrogularis), 1700-1800. Design for a print

Background imagePerching Collection: Glareola nordmanni (Black-winged pratincole), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Glareola nordmanni (Black-winged pratincole), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Glareola nordmanni (Black-winged pratincole), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Passer melanurus (Cape sparrow or mossie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Passer melanurus (Cape sparrow or mossie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Passer melanurus (Cape sparrow or mossie), 1778

Background imagePerching Collection: Monticola rupestris (Cape rock thrush), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Monticola rupestris (Cape rock thrush), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Monticola rupestris (Cape rock thrush), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus)

Background imagePerching Collection: Golden pheasant, them, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Golden pheasant, them, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Golden pheasant, hen, 1759-1842

Background imagePerching Collection: Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus): Male. Gordon calls him the moose bird

Background imagePerching Collection: Laniarnus atrococcineus (Crimson-Breasted Shrike), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Laniarnus atrococcineus (Crimson-Breasted Shrike), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Laniarnus atrococcineus (Crimson-Breasted Shrike), 1777-1786. Bird studies: Burmese robin claw killer (pericrocotus flammeus)

Background imagePerching Collection: Southern fiscal (Lanius Collaris), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Southern fiscal (Lanius Collaris), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Southern fiscal (Lanius Collaris), 1777-1786. Bird study: A Fiskaal (Lanius Collaris) from the Doornrivier, the so-called Kanariebijter

Background imagePerching Collection: Oenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoëveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778

Oenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoëveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Oenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoeveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Bird study: Schaapwachter (Oenanthe Pileata)

Background imagePerching Collection: Motacilla aguimp (African pied wagtail), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Motacilla aguimp (African pied wagtail), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Motacilla aguimp (African pied wagtail), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Ptynoprogne fuligula (Rock martin), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ptynoprogne fuligula (Rock martin), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ptynoprogne fuligula (Rock martin), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Coracius garrulus (European roller), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Coracius garrulus (European roller), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Coracius garrulus (European roller), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Corvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Corvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Corvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Falco biarmicus (Lanner falcon), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Falco biarmicus (Lanner falcon), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Falco biarmicus (Lanner falcon), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)

Background imagePerching Collection: Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778

Background imagePerching Collection: Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786

Background imagePerching Collection: Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan Brandes

Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Dwarf papagaaai from Ceylon in various poses on a stick. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 85



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"Perching: A Fascinating Display of Avian Grace and Beauty" Majestic and elegant, a red kite perches on a branch, its wings spread wide against the backdrop of a historical artwork. In the enchanting Westray, Orkney Islands in Scotland, two puffins find solace as they perch on a rocky ledge overlooking the vast expanse of the United Kingdom's coastline. Vibrant and striking, a male goldfinch delicately balances on a slender twig, showcasing its vibrant plumage to all who admire its perching prowess. Amongst the lush greenery of Australia's forests, an Australian King Parrot gracefully settles itself upon a sturdy branch - its vivid colors contrasting with nature's palette. Delicate and dainty, the long-tailed tit finds comfort in numbers as it joins fellow companions on an intricately woven nest while perched among tree branches. Witnessing nature's harmony unfold before our eyes; two red kites perch side by side on a branch - one gazing into the distance while another curiously looks over its shoulder. The dipper takes center stage as it confidently perches upon a rugged rock formation - observing its surroundings with unwavering focus from this unique vantage point. A powerful owl finds tranquility amidst darkness as it roosts comfortably atop towering branches - silently surveying its nocturnal kingdom under moonlit skies. With regal poise and captivating presence, Calyptorhynchus funereus graces us with their beauty; yellow-tailed black cockatoos effortlessly perch amongst eucalyptus trees in search of sustenance. Ara ararauna mesmerizes us with vibrant hues as it majestically clings onto branches using nimble claws; blue-and-yellow macaws remind us why they are truly nature's living masterpiece.