Passeriformes Collection (page 8)

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration / mass gathering at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK January

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on blackthorn eating sloes, Warwickshire, England, UK, November

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched, Warwickshire, UK, December

Magpie (Pica pica) perched in lichen covered tree, Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK, February

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) singing, Norfolk, England, UK, February

Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) perched on snowy conifer branch, Scotland, March

Yellow Hammer (Emberiza citrinella) UK, March

Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula) male building nest, Oman, May

Great Tit (Parus major) perched on branch with yellow from autumn trees in the background. Southern Norway, October

Male Yellow warbler (Setophaga / Dendroica petechia) in breeding plumage singing amongst oak catkins and leaves, New York, USA, May

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) taking off from water, Kuusamo, Finland, January

Pine Grosbeak male (Pinicola enucleator)and traffic light Oulu, Finland, December

Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) in flight to pine cones, Joensuu, Finland, September

RF - Flock of Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) on wires at dawn. Crystal River, Florida, United States

Common yellow throat (Geothlypis trichas) male, singing, Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Portrait of a goldfinch, italy, trentino alto-adige

Sebino Natural Reserve, Lombardy, Italy. Blue tit

Lombardy, Italy. Fieldfare

Lombardy, Italy. Grey Wagtail

Eurasian siskin female on the peach flowers, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy

Greenfinch -Chloris chloris-, Tyrol, Austria

RF - Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perched on a stick in snow, Bishopswood, Somerset, UK. February. Cropped. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on fallen apple in snow, Bishopswood, Somerset, UK. January

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) singing on bare tree branch, Whitlingham Country Park, Norfolk, UK. February

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perched on snow-covered grass, puffed up to keep warm, Białowieza National Park, Poland. January

Two European goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) fighting over food in snow, Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland. February

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male eating winfall apples in snow, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. December

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Fork-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) in flight, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) perched on a twisted branch, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) sitting in wetland vegetation with Giant cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus) perched on its back, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) fledgling perched on branch, Lucerne, Switzerland. May

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) female, perched in Rose (Rosaceae) bush, Lucerne, Switzerland. June

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula) male, perched on tree stump singing, Germany. March

Camarhynchus psittacula, large tree finch
A specimen pair of large tree finches (Camarhynchus psittacula) collected in the Galapagos Islands

Geospiza magnirostris, large ground finch
A specimen pair of large ground finches (Geospiza magnirostris) collected in the Galapagos Islands

Geospiza conirostris, large cactus finch
A specimen pair of large cactus finches (Geospiza conirostris) collected in the Galapagos Islands

Blue and yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis), perched on a branch of flowering Chanar (Geoffroea decorticans), Calden Forest, La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina

Pair of Evening grosbeaks (Coccothraustes vespertinus), in winter plumage, perched on moss-covered log. New York, USA. October. Digitally retouched; distractions removed. Topaz AI Sharpen applied

Male Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched in flowering Serviceberry (Amelanchier) in spring. Salamanca, New York, USA. May

Male Purple martins (Progne subis) perched on rock. El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male, perched on branch during snow storm, Milford, Connecticut, USA. January

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on branch singing in spring, Bavaria, Germany. April

Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) male, perched on hanging nest, Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula) male, singing as a courtship display, Germany

Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) male perched on stump, bokeh effect, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Black-naped monarch / Black-naped blue flycatcher (Hypothymis azurea) male, with insect prey in beak, feeding three chicks at nest, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Galapagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) in flight, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

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Passeriformes, also known as perching birds, encompass a diverse array of species from around the world. From the enchanting Tui with its striking plumage to the captivating New Zealand Fantail in its melanistic variation, these passerines never fail to captivate our attention. Witnessing a mesmerizing starling murmuration is an awe-inspiring spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of Sturnus vulgaris come together in perfect harmony, creating intricate patterns across the sky. It's nature's symphony at its finest. In Norway, two Jays engage in a mid-air battle while another keenly observes their territorial dispute. Their vibrant feathers and agile flight make them stand out amidst the lush landscape. The Common Starling murmuration takes an exhilarating turn when pursued by a Peregrine falcon. The sheer speed and agility displayed by both species create a heart-stopping chase that leaves us breathless. A male Whinchat perched gracefully in Finland during May showcases its beauty against the backdrop of blooming flora. Its presence adds vibrancy to nature's canvas. The Splendid Fairy Wren delicately balances on a tree branch, showcasing its stunning blue plumage that seems almost otherworldly. This tiny bird brings joy wherever it goes. The Dipper serenades us with its melodious song from atop a prominent rock during breeding season in Derbyshire, UK. Its voice echoes through valleys and riversides, filling our hearts with tranquility. An Eurasian Jay indulges itself by feasting on an acorn—a testament to nature's delicate balance between survival and sustenance. Its intelligence shines through as it skillfully navigates life's challenges. An old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher comes alive through watercolor artistry—its ethereal beauty captured for eternity on paper—an homage to this magnificent creature's existence. Perched upon a tree stump in Bavaria, Germany, a Jay exudes regality and confidence.