Certhia Collection

Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla
FLO4597688 Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker
FLO4574157 Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major 3, lesser spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos minor 4

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

Great crested flycatcher, eastern phoebe, eastern
Great crested flycatcher, Myiarchus crinitus 1, eastern phoebe, Sayornis phoebe 2, eastern wood-pewee, Contopus virens 3, and acadian flycatcher, Empidonax virescens 4

Scarlet honeyeater, Myzomela sanguinolenta (New Holland creeper, Certhia australasiae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Superb sunbird, Cinnyris superbus (Superb creeper, Certhia superba). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Greater double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris afer (Red-bellied creeper, Certhia erythrogastra). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Scarlet chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis (Purple-throated creeper, Certhia gutturalis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Scarlet myzomela, Myzomela sanguinolenta (Sanguineous honey-eater, Certhia sanguinolenta). Australia. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Eastern spinebill, Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Slender-billed honey-eater, Certhia tenuirostris). Australia. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Lesser akialoa (extinct) and cardinal
Lesser akialoa, Hemignathus obscurus (extinct) and cardinal myzomela, Myzomela cardinalis. (Hook-billed green honey-eater, Certhia obscura, native to Hawaii, and cardinal honey-eater)

Great crested grebe, green frog and treecreeper
Great crested grebe, Podiceps cristatus 1, green frog, Pelophylax esculentus 2, and Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris 3. Grebe, grenouille, grimpereau

Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo
FLO4695834 Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, and purre or stint, Calidris alpina

Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows (colour litho)
6016760 Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows)

Brown creeper, Certhia familiaris.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Short-toed treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Spain. July

Malachite sunbird or shining creeper, Nectarinia famosa, native to South Africa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Picture No. 11050861
Eurasian / Common Treecreeper identification ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Short-toed Treecreeper - being held (Certhia brachydactyla) Date:

Picture No. 10780366
Short-toed Treecreeper - by nest behind a shutter (Certhia brachydactyla) Date:

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Treecreeper - with food near nest - (Certhia familiaris) Date:

Short toed Treecreeper - Monfrague, Extremadura Spain

Certhia familiaris, Eurasian treecreeper
Plate 145 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Certhia americana, brown creeper, Sitta pygmaea, pygmy nutha
Plate 415 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Certhia himalayana, himalayan treecreeper
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40)

Tree-Creeper (Morris)
(Certhia familiaris) Although tolerably numerous, it is not very frequently observed, owing to its small size, modest colours, and its quickness

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"Certhia: Nature's Master of Tree Trunks and Beyond" In the enchanting realm of Ordesa y Monte Perdido Natural, a Common treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) gracefully ascends a tree trunk, its delicate form blending seamlessly with the bark. This tiny avian marvel is just one member of the diverse Certhia family that captivates bird enthusiasts worldwide. From distant lands emerge other fascinating species like the Great crested flycatcher and Eastern phoebe, their vibrant plumage adding splashes of color to nature's canvas. Meanwhile, the Scarlet honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta) flits amongst tropical blooms while the Superb sunbird (Cinnyris superbus) dazzles with iridescent feathers. Not to be outdone, its cousin, the Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer), showcases an elegant display as it hovers near nectar-rich flowers. Joining this symphony of colors is the Scarlet chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis), whose fiery hues ignite passion in any observer. Venturing further eastward reveals another gem - the Scarlet myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta). Its crimson brilliance stands out against lush foliage, captivating all who encounter it. The Eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) adds its unique charm to this tapestry with its slender bill perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from native blossoms. While some members have regrettably vanished into history like Lesser akialoa and Dodo, their memory lives on through tales passed down generations. A cardinal perched alongside a Great crested grebe and green frog reminds us that life finds harmony even amidst diversity.