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Passerines Collection (#54)

Passerines, also known as perching birds, are a diverse group of avian species that captivate us with their beauty and unique behaviors

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult male, at nestbox attached to tree trunk in garden, Norfolk, England

Great Tit (Parus major) adult male, at nestbox attached to tree trunk in garden, Norfolk, England, march

Background imagePasserines Collection: Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds

Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds, perched on seedhead, Bulgaria, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult, feeding on hanging peanut feeder in garden, Norfolk, England

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, feeding on hanging peanut feeder in garden, Norfolk, England, november

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) chicks, brood close to fledging, at nest in nestbox, Norfolk, England, june

Great Tit (Parus major) chicks, brood close to fledging, at nest in nestbox, Norfolk, England, june

Background imagePasserines Collection: Coal Tit (Parus ater) adult, feeding on seeds at hanging birdfeeder, Norfolk, England, december

Coal Tit (Parus ater) adult, feeding on seeds at hanging birdfeeder, Norfolk, England, december

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) juvenile, drinking at edge of pond, Norfolk, England, july

Great Tit (Parus major) juvenile, drinking at edge of pond, Norfolk, England, july

Background imagePasserines Collection: Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) four juveniles, standing at edge of forest pool

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) four juveniles, standing at edge of forest pool, backlit with reflections at dusk, Hungary

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched on twig during snowfall, Staffordshire, England, february

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched on twig during snowfall, Staffordshire, England, february

Background imagePasserines Collection: Black-headed Mountain-finch (Leucosticte brandti haematopygia) adult

Black-headed Mountain-finch (Leucosticte brandti haematopygia) adult, feeding on desiccated vegetation, Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii magellanicus) adult, perched in bush, El Chalten, Santa Cruz

Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii magellanicus) adult, perched in bush, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Background imagePasserines Collection: Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) juvenile, perched on twig, Northern Spain, july

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) juvenile, perched on twig, Northern Spain, july

Background imagePasserines Collection: Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)
Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp.) seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Spotted Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus maculatus) adult, with food in beak, perched on wooden railing

Spotted Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus maculatus) adult, with food in beak, perched on wooden railing, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched at birdbath in garden, Midlands, England, october

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched at birdbath in garden, Midlands, England, october

Background imagePasserines Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) two adults, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds

Great Tit (Parus major) two adults, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds, perched on seedhead during snowfall, Bulgaria, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata ocellata) adult, perched on branch

Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata ocellata) adult, perched on branch, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libonyana) adult, with beak open, standing on grass, Chobe N. P. Botswana

Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libonyana) adult, with beak open, standing on grass, Chobe N. P. Botswana
Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libonyana) adult, with beak open, standing on grass, Chobe N.P. Botswana

Background imagePasserines Collection: Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) and Great Tit (Parus major) adults

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) and Great Tit (Parus major) adults, feeding on hanging peanut feeder in garden, Norfolk, England, november

Background imagePasserines Collection: Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus hottentottus) adult, with throat dusted with pollen

Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus hottentottus) adult, with throat dusted with pollen, perched in flowering tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Background imagePasserines Collection: Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) adult, perched on palm frond, Esteros de Ibera, Corrientes

Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) adult, perched on palm frond, Esteros de Ibera, Corrientes, Argentina

Background imagePasserines Collection: Stripe-throated Yuhina (Yuhina gularis gularis) adult, feeding on tree sap

Stripe-throated Yuhina (Yuhina gularis gularis) adult, feeding on tree sap, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Meadow Bunting (Emberiza cioides) adult male, standing on carved flagstones, Wuyuan County

Meadow Bunting (Emberiza cioides) adult male, standing on carved flagstones, Wuyuan County, Jiangxi, China, june

Background imagePasserines Collection: Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniculus) Nest with five eggs

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniculus) Nest with five eggs

Background imagePasserines Collection: Yellow-eyed Babbler (Chrysomma sinense nasale) endemic race, adult male, singing, perched on bush

Yellow-eyed Babbler (Chrysomma sinense nasale) endemic race, adult male, singing, perched on bush, Sri Lanka, december

Background imagePasserines Collection: Black-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus atriceps) adult, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P

Black-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus atriceps) adult, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, january
Black-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus atriceps) adult, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: European Blackbird (Turdus merula) chick, fledgling on garden lawn, England, may

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) chick, fledgling on garden lawn, England, may

Background imagePasserines Collection: Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus) adult male, perched on branch, Uttarakhand, India, february

Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus) adult male, perched on branch, Uttarakhand, India, february

Background imagePasserines Collection: Red-fronted Serin (Serinus pusillus) adult male, perched on twig in snow, Kazbegi, Great Caucasus

Red-fronted Serin (Serinus pusillus) adult male, perched on twig in snow, Kazbegi, Great Caucasus, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

Background imagePasserines Collection: Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) adult male, standing on stone, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India

Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) adult male, standing on stone, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India, february

Background imagePasserines Collection: Yellow-browed Bulbul (Iole indica) adult, perched on bush, Sri Lanka, december

Yellow-browed Bulbul (Iole indica) adult, perched on bush, Sri Lanka, december

Background imagePasserines Collection: Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus) adult, standing on rock, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India, february

Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus) adult, standing on rock, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India, february

Background imagePasserines Collection: Gold-naped Finch (Pyrrhoplectes epauletta) adult female, perched on twig

Gold-naped Finch (Pyrrhoplectes epauletta) adult female, perched on twig, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Background imagePasserines Collection: Grey-headed Bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca erythaca) flock, perched in bare tree

Grey-headed Bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca erythaca) flock, perched in bare tree, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january




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Passerines, also known as perching birds, are a diverse group of avian species that captivate us with their beauty and unique behaviors. From the vibrant Blue Tit delicately perched on larch cones in Suffolk, England to the stunning Splendid Fairy Wren resting on a tree branch, these passerines never fail to amaze. Intriguingly, we observe an Eurasian Jay relishing an acorn meal while a Barn Swallow gracefully opens its beak mid-flight to snatch an insect. Meanwhile, five Barn Swallows gather together on a wire, showcasing their social nature. A pair of European Goldfinches delightfully feed from a hanging nyger seed feeder in Essex's garden. The European Robin stands out with its bright red breast and striking blue stripe along its side. On Ulva Island, the South Island Tomtit proudly sits atop a twig displaying its distinctive features. The Peregrine Falcon soars through the sky causing panic among Common Starlings in Suffolk. Venturing further into Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park reveals the Siberian Blue Robin perched elegantly on a vine during February. In Lincolnshire's flowering hawthorn bush in May, an adult male Yellowhammer finds solace. Lastly, we encounter the intriguing skull of a Common Raven found in Cornwall—a reminder of nature's intricate cycle of life and death. Passerines encompass such incredible diversity within their ranks—each species possessing its own charm and allure. Whether it be their vibrant plumage or remarkable behaviors, these birds continue to fascinate birdwatchers worldwide as they grace our skies and enrich our lives with their presence.