Perching Collection (#4)

Neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus, Phalacrocorax olivaceus, Nannopterum brasilianum) on wood on Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) perching on branch, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

Neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus, Phalacrocorax olivaceus, Nannopterum brasilianum) on wood, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

Anhinga (anhinga anhinga) with spread wings on branch, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) perching on branches, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

Anhinga (anhinga anhinga) with spread wings on branch, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1500. Creator: Piero di Cosimo
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1500.

The Annunciation to Manoah's Wife, 1555. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Annunciation to Manoah's Wife, 1555.

Woman With A Parrot, c1872. Creator: Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Woman With A Parrot, c1872.

Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. The sitter, Mademoiselle Fleury, was probably French, but she is shown wearing what the artist described as an "Algerian

Great Kiskadees (Pitangus Sulphuratus), originally introduced to Bermuda in 1957 to try to control the Anole lizard, Bermuda, Atlantic, Central America

At the tip!
Takiko Hirai

The little one
Martin Tuhársky

In the setting sun
Ling Zhang

Sunshine on My Shoulder
Mike He

Often I wonder
Atul Saluja

Feeding Time
Muljati Hidajat

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Taksing (吉星高照)

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Taksing (吉星高照)

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665716 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard)
651156 Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly's Clown. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvasboard

Death of Cock Robin
864163 Death of Cock Robin; (add.info.: The Death of Cock Robin. "All the birds of the air went a-sighing and a-sobbing/When they heard of the death of poor Cock Robin")

Red Eyed Vireo (vireo olivaceus), a small songbird common throughout the Americas, Bermuda, North Atlantic, North America

I bring you flowers
Kieran O Mahony

Looking back
Jian Xu

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Jan Rozehnal

Green_Crowned Brilliant Hummingbird
Robert Ge

Eurasian Pygmy Owl
Milan Zygmunt

Northern Mockingbird
Xiao Cai

Male Pine Grosbeak
Peter Paterson

Almost spring!
Annie Keizer

Doron Braunstein

A black-collared hawk, Busarellus nigricollis, on a branch. Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

A Ringed kingfisher, Magaceryle torquata, perched on a tree branch. Mato Grosso Do Sul State, Brazil

Two Hyacinth macaws, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus, perching on a tree branch. Mato Grosso Do Sul State, Brazil

Two Hyacinth macaws, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus, perching on a branch. Mato Grosso Do Sul State, Brazil

An Ural owl, Strix uralensis, perching on a tree branch and looking at the camera. Notranjska forest, Inner Carniola, Slovenia

A lilac-breasted roller, Coracias caudata, perched on a tree branch. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

A white browed coucal, Centropus Superciliosus. Voi, Tsavo, Kenya

Portrait of a Yellow-billed stork, Mycteria ibis, wading through water plants on lake. Kenya, Africa

A malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata. Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

An eastern yellow-billed hornbill, Tockus flavirostris, perching in the Okavango Delta's Khwai Concession. Botswana

Portrait of a lilac-breasted roller, Coracias caudatus, perching on a dead tree stump. Okavango Delta, Botswana

A lilac-breasted roller, Coracias caudata, perches on a tree branch. Khwai Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Portrait of a giant kingfisher, Megaceryle maximus, perching in a bush. Chobe National Park, Botswana

Close-up portrait of a bateleur eagle, Terathopius ecaudatus, perched on a dead tree branch. Khwai Concession Area, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Portrait of a southern yellow-billed hornbill, Tockus flavirostris. Chief Island, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

A pied kingfisher, Ceryle Rudis, perched at the river side. Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

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"Perching: A Fascinating Display of Avian Grace and Beauty" Majestic and elegant, a red kite perches on a branch, its wings spread wide against the backdrop of a historical artwork. In the enchanting Westray, Orkney Islands in Scotland, two puffins find solace as they perch on a rocky ledge overlooking the vast expanse of the United Kingdom's coastline. Vibrant and striking, a male goldfinch delicately balances on a slender twig, showcasing its vibrant plumage to all who admire its perching prowess. Amongst the lush greenery of Australia's forests, an Australian King Parrot gracefully settles itself upon a sturdy branch - its vivid colors contrasting with nature's palette. Delicate and dainty, the long-tailed tit finds comfort in numbers as it joins fellow companions on an intricately woven nest while perched among tree branches. Witnessing nature's harmony unfold before our eyes; two red kites perch side by side on a branch - one gazing into the distance while another curiously looks over its shoulder. The dipper takes center stage as it confidently perches upon a rugged rock formation - observing its surroundings with unwavering focus from this unique vantage point. A powerful owl finds tranquility amidst darkness as it roosts comfortably atop towering branches - silently surveying its nocturnal kingdom under moonlit skies. With regal poise and captivating presence, Calyptorhynchus funereus graces us with their beauty; yellow-tailed black cockatoos effortlessly perch amongst eucalyptus trees in search of sustenance. Ara ararauna mesmerizes us with vibrant hues as it majestically clings onto branches using nimble claws; blue-and-yellow macaws remind us why they are truly nature's living masterpiece.