Songbird Collection (page 5)

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)

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

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

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

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

A Dog with a dead Goose and Peacock (A Study of Game and Fruit), c.1700. Creator: Jan Weenix
A Dog with a dead Goose and Peacock (A Study of Game and Fruit), c.1700

Dutch bird, (Fringilla), 1770-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Dutch bird, (Fringilla), 1770-1787. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 195

Finches, 1805. Creator: Jan Brandes
Finches, 1805. Male and female bullfinch. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 125

Songbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Songbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Bird that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 177

Christmas card with four crows, 1878-1917. Creator: Theo van Hoytema
Christmas card with four crows, 1878-1917. Text A Happy Christmas to You

Announcement of wedding party, 1890. Creator: Theo van Hoytema
Announcement of wedding party, 1890. Announcement of the wedding party of Mr. Overhoff and Miss Piek. On the left a woman with a basket and a man with a tray on his head

Swedish bird, 1787-1808. Creator: Jan Brandes
Swedish bird, 1787-1808. Thrush ('Kramsfogel')

Cape Birds, 1786-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape Birds, 1786-1787. Four birds that occur on Cape of Good Hope. Two canaries, a siskin and a starling, actual size

Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Wagtail with Fruit, 1785. Bird from Ceylon. A small bird with 4 chestnuts, one of which is cut open....doesn't hop, lives on flies and caterpillars...Ceylon Adam's Apple is poisonous

Coal tit, 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Coal tit, 1650-1719

House sparrow, 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
House sparrow, 1650-1719

Lazuli Bunting, c.1670-c.1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Lazuli Bunting, c.1670-c.1719

Marsh tit, 1658-1726. Creator: Johannes Bronkhorst
Marsh tit, 1658-1726. (Glanskop)

Two ring thrushes (Turdus torquatus) with an egg, 1749-1811. Creator: Jan Christiaan Sepp
Two ring thrushes (Turdus torquatus) with an egg, 1749-1811

Still Life with Flowers, Fruit, a Great Tit and a Mouse, c.1700-c.1710. Creator: Herman Henstenburgh
Still Life with Flowers, Fruit, a Great Tit and a Mouse, c.1700-c.1710

The Kromboomsloot in Amsterdam, 1870-1919. Creator: Willem Witsen
The Kromboomsloot in Amsterdam, 1870-1919

Starling, between 1200 and 1300. Creator: Unknown
Starling, between 1200 and 1300

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXVIII, c. 1575/1580

Album, 1661. Creator: Bin Xie
Album, 1661

Coral Buntings and Their Nest in a Holly Tree, 1878. Creator: Harry Bright
Coral Buntings and Their Nest in a Holly Tree, 1878

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate I, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate I, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXV, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXIV, c. 1575/1580

Japanese Grosbeak and Marvel of Peru (Ikaru, oshiroi no hana), from an untitled series...c. 1834. Creator: Hokusai
Japanese Grosbeak and Marvel of Peru (Ikaru, oshiroi no hana), from an untitled series of flowers and birds, Japan, c. 1834

Japanese Grosbeak and Marvel of Peru (Ikaru, oshiroi no hana), from an untitled series...c. 1834. Creator: Hokusai
Japanese Grosbeak and Marvel of Peru (Ikaru, oshiroi no hana), from an untitled series of flowers and birds, Japan, c. 1834

Bull-headed Shrike and Bluebird with Saxifrage and Wild Strawberry (Mozu, ruri... c. 1834. Creator: Hokusai)
Bull-headed Shrike and Bluebird with Saxifrage and Wild Strawberry (Mozu, ruri, yukinoshita, hebi-ichigo), from an untitled series of flowers and birds, Japan, c. 1834

Hunting the Wren at Christmas, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hunting the Wren at Christmas, 1850. Annual tradition during the festive season, where a wren was chased and caught. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

The Ortolan, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Ortolan, 1850. The Ortolan is not famed for its song, which is, however, soft and sweet...it formed one of the costly items of M

Bluethroat singing from a willow thicket
Magnus Renmyr

little robin 3
Bjoern Alicke

What blizzard?
Jon Ehrmann

Animal study from Schönbrunn, around 1913/1914. Creator: Carl Fahringer
Animal study from Schonbrunn, around 1913/1914

Coldness
Simun Ascic

Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur, Deciduous wood near Bristol, UK. November

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) perched in tree. Uto, Finland. April

European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass. London, England, UK, March

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood, after it was wounded by aggressive adult booby, Wolf Island, Galapagos

Magnificent riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus alberti) male, on his display perch performing a display. Piccaninny Plains Sanctuary, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) portrait, Red-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) removing parasites. Nakuru, Kenya

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"Nature's Melody: A Symphony of Songbirds" The Long-tailed tit, with its vibrant plumage, perched delicately on a branch, adds a touch of elegance to the avian world. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of a Starling murmuration, as hundreds of thousands gracefully dance across the sky in perfect harmony. In a mid-air battle for dominance, two Jays fiercely clash while another keenly observes from afar in the picturesque landscapes of Norway. June brings forth an enchanting sight as Baltimore Orioles delightfully feast on jelly and fruit feeders amidst the scenic beauty of Connecticut, USA. Adorned with sleek feathers and masked eyes, Cedar Waxwings exude an air of sophistication as they gather together to enjoy nature's bountiful offerings. Marvel at the breathtaking display when Common Starlings take flight in unison only to be pursued by the majestic Peregrine falcon - a true testament to survival instincts. Finland's May landscape is graced by Whinchats; their striking presence can be witnessed as males perch proudly against nature's backdrop. Suffolk comes alive in February with Blue Tits perching atop larch cones - their vivid blue feathers contrasting beautifully against winter hues. Eastern Bluebirds bring cheer to Marion County in Illinois as they rest upon Bluebird Crossing signs - symbols of hope for all who pass by. Bavaria's Fischen forest reveals a Jay perched regally on a tree stump; its intelligent gaze captivating all who encounter it within Germany's natural wonders. American Goldfinches find solace amidst Dogwood Trees' blossoms in Marion County - their golden plumage adding warmth and vibrancy to springtime scenes. House Finches add bursts of color among redbud trees during springtime; their vibrant red feathers blending harmoniously with nature’s delicate blooms.