Passerine Collection

American Goldfinch male (Carduelis tristis) on Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), IL
American Goldfinch male (Carduelis Tristis) on Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), IL

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

Starling murmuration
Large common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in the evening before roosting. Photographed near Yeruham, Negev, Israel

New Zealand Fantail (Melanistic var. on left)
New Zealand Fantail Piwakawaka, Rhipidura fuliginosa (Melanistic variety on left). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 8 Date: 1888

Tui (young and adult)
Tui, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 10 Date: 1888

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) perching on a branch. This bird is very small, with a length of only 13-15 centimetres including its very long tail. It is found in most of Europe and Asia

Old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher Watercolour
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) male on a branch feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Jay (Garrulus glandarius), two fighting in mid-air with another observing. Norway. October

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra), male perched, Finland, May

Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Plate 89, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3, (1840-1848)

European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can contain thousands of individuals

Jay -Garrulus glandarius- perched on a tree stump, Fischen, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
Plate 89 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds

European starling flock
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock. These dense flocks of European starlings, which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) male on Bluebird Crossing sign, Marion Co. IL

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) male in Dogwood Tree (Cornus florida), Marion Co. IL

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, perched on larch cones, Suffolk, England, February

Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren
Plate 118 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

European starling flock (Sturnus vulgaris). These birds gather together in large flocks at dusk to roost. Photographed in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK, in December

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

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

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

House Martin (Delichon urbica) Spain, April

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

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

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

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

Long-tailed Tit -Aegithalos caudatus-, Tyrol, Austria

Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina niedda) male, performing courtship display on his display log, flashing false blue eye spots, a bright yellow gape, and blue breast shield

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) perched amongst autumn foliage. Uto, Finland. October

Great tit (Parus major) perched on branch, ready to fly, Moselle, France, February

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perched in tree amongst catkins. Denmark, February

Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male displaying at lek in tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus) male portrait feeding, Helsinki, Finland, January

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) in Rowan tree with berries in winter, Jyvaskyla, Central Finland, January

Birds - Shore lark - Eremophila alpestris
Vintage colour engraving of a Shore lark, (or Horned lark), Eremophila alpestris, a species of bird in the genus Eremophila. Morriss British Birds, 1853

Two Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) silhouetted as they perch on a tree branch at their roost site at sunset, Gloucestershire, UK, February

Apollo offering a libation to the raven, kylix, 5th century BC
Attic White Ground kylix of the early 5th century BC. Showing Apollo sitting on a stool performing a libation whilst holding a lyre. A raven looks

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, female perched on nest with nestlings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Erithacus rubecula, European robin
An European robin (Erithacus rubecula) in flight, U.K. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Turdus philomelos, song thrush
Plate 19 from Henry Eeles Dressers A History of the Birds of Europe.. (1871-96)

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) feeding on teasel in falling snow, Leicestershire, UK, February

Eyrean Grasswren (Amytornis goyderi) in typical hopping motion, Andado Station, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) female feeding on reed seeds covered in frost, Espoo, Finland, January

Portrait of a Black-capped chickadee, (Poecile atricapillus) with white background, Block island, Rhode Island, USA. Bird caught during scientific research

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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.