Perching Collection (#7)

Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)

Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778

Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786

Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Dwarf papagaaai from Ceylon in various poses on a stick. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 85

Dutch cuckoo, 1770-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Dutch cuckoo, 1770-1787. Dutch cuckoo on a tree stump. The inscription refers to a similar animal that Brandes shot in Batavia. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 205

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

Rice bird and Javanese quail, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Rice bird and Javanese quail, 1785. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 161

Small bird on branch, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Small bird on branch, 1785. Bee-eater from Batavia (Dutch East Indies). With inscription. (Certhia viridis or Merops viridis?) Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 63

Indonesian parakeets, 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Indonesian parakeets, 1784. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 89

Birds from Ambon, 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Birds from Ambon, 1784

Bird of Paradise, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Bird of Paradise, 1785

Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. With handwritten text concerning the departure of a fleet in 1623 towards South America

Reed bunting (?), 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Reed bunting (?), 1650-1719

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

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

Yellow-fronted parakeet (Bolborhyuchus aurifrons), 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Yellow-fronted parakeet (Bolborhyuchus aurifrons), 1650-1719

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), 1650-1719

Parakeet, 1670-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Parakeet, 1670-1719

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

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

A Red-handed Tamarin, 1776. Creator: Jacobus Perkois
A Red-handed Tamarin, 1776. (Saguinus midas - monkey from Guyana) with a root on a tree branch

Birds, 1750s. Creator: Johan Pasch
Birds, 1750s

Palm cockatoo, in or after c.1780. Creators: Robert Jacob Gordon, Johannes Schumacher
Palm cockatoo, in or after c.1780

Elanus caeruleus (Black-winged kite), 1777-1786. Creators: Robert Jacob Gordon, Johannes Schumacher
Elanus caeruleus (Black-winged kite), 1777-1786

Portrait of Isabel Parreño y Arce, Marquesa de Llano, 1771-1772. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of Isabel Parreno y Arce, Marquesa de Llano, 1771-1772

Pheasants, 1730-1760. Creator: Aert Schouman
Pheasants, 1730-1760

Two Arabian Vultures, 1885-1917. Creator: Theo van Hoytema
Two Arabian Vultures, 1885-1917

Birds on a Balustrade, c.1680-c.1690. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Birds on a Balustrade, c.1680-c.1690

The twelve months: twelfth month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The twelve months: twelfth month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Twelfth Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Eleventh Month, between 1900 and 1918

The Twelve Months: Ninth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Ninth Month, between 1900 and 1918

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

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

Eagle, 1985. Creator: Yao Zhonghua
Eagle, 1985

Bird
Xiang yang Cui

Crested Tit
Jeke Haenen

Singing Too Soon, 1919. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Singing Too Soon, 1919. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Rano ptashechka zapela

Four egrets on a branch, between 1730 and 1740. Creator: Pei Zheng
Four egrets on a branch, between 1730 and 1740

Pictures of the Year - V." A Select Committee", after HS Marks, RA, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - V." A Select Committee", after HS Marks, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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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.