Aves Collection (page 4)

Egretta garzetta, little egret
A watercolour by James Hope Stewart, c. 1825-35. From Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library

Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus) feeding on blue juniper berry (cone) of Eastern Red-Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in mid-November, Freeville, New York, USA

European roller (Coracias garrulus) in flight, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May

Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a branch, Valencia, Spain, February

Ramphastos vitillenus, channel-billed toucan

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on a branch. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK, May

Portrait of a Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa) male animal and female. UK. Introduced species

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight over cotton grass flowers, Vaala, Finland, June

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) pair flying with claws linked during courtship flight, Homer, Alaska, USA, March

Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) peacock displaying feathers, captive, occurs in South Asia

RF - Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) perched on mossy branch. Boca Tapada, Costa Rica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) in flight with wings outstretched. Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flight catching a fish, Finland, July

Yellow-headed Picathartes / White necked rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus) Kambui Hills, Sierra Leone, Vulnerable species. Photograph taken on location for BBC Africa series, September 2010

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) underwater, Bartholome Island, Galapagos Islands, East Pacific Ocean

Flock of ducks silhouetted against sunset flying over field in winter in the Uitkerkse Polder nature reserve near Blankenberge, West Flanders, Belgium. February 2020

Great Spotted Woodpecker in snow (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, February

Japanese crane (Grus japonensis) displaying, wings in heart shape, Hokkiado, Japan, February

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) running across water, offshore Cape Berkeley, Isabela island, Galapagos

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) landing, South coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in tree with pair of Nazca boobies (Sula granti) showing mating behaviour, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight, Plazas Island, Galapagos

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male feeding juvenile in nest, Finland, June

House Martin (Delichon urbica) Spain, April

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) hunting over snow, Kuhmo Finland, March

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male hovering overhead, Cornwall, UK, April

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) close up showing sensory facial feathers, Codfish Island / Whenua Hou, Southland, New Zealand, February. Critically endangered

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) performing their weed dance during courtship. Den Oever, The Netherlands. July

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in landscape of Landmannalaugar, Iceland, June

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Great Bustard (Otis tarda) males displaying, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, April

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) Plazas Island, Galapagos

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at RSPB Leighton Moss Bird Reserve, Silverdale, Lancashire, England, UK. February 2016

Yellow Wattlebird (Anthochaera paradoxa) Tasmania, Australia, endemic to Tasmania

Black-throated Diver (Gavia arctica) Rokua, Finland, May

Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) La Selva, Costa Rica

Silhouette of Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) perched in a tree at dawn. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Japanese cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying in snow, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) male perched on snow, Finland, March. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) landing on pack ice, Hokkaido, Japan, February

RF- Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) reflected in pool, Worcestershire. November

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, captive, Cumbria, UK

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"Aves: Capturing the Beauty and Diversity of Birdlife Around the World" Little blue penguins, standing on rocks at night, create a mesmerizing silhouette against Melbourne city lights in Victoria, Australia. (COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner) Common swifts gracefully soar overhead in Wiltshire, UK during June, captured beautifully in a digital composite image. Witnessing a starling murmuration is like witnessing nature's breathtaking dance as thousands of birds move together in perfect harmony. Carel Fabritius' masterpiece "The Goldfinch" immortalizes the beauty of this tiny bird with its vibrant colors and delicate features. The majestic common buzzard glides through the skies above Swabian Alb biosphere reserve in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, showcasing its impressive flight skills. Acherontia atropos or death's-head hawk-moth captivates with its eerie skull-like markings and fascinating behavior. Meet Strigops habroptilus - the kakapo - an endangered parrot species from New Zealand known for its unique appearance and endearing personality. Tui birds enchant us with their melodious songs as both young and adult individuals showcase their striking plumage. Blue-footed booby pairs engage in an elaborate courtship display along the South coast of Santa Cruz Island that highlights their iconic blue feet and playful antics. In Norway's November skies, a juvenile golden eagle soars majestically, symbolizing power and freedom amidst stunning natural landscapes. Northern gannets dive fearlessly into Shetland's waters to catch fish while providing us with a captivating split-level shot that reveals their underwater hunting prowess. Harpy eagles command attention with their intense gaze as one such magnificent raptor poses for a portrait within Panama's Gamboa region, Soberania National Park.