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Perching Collection (#98)

"Perching: A Fascinating Display of Avian Grace and Beauty" Majestic and elegant, a red kite perches on a branch

Background imagePerching Collection: Dendroica fusca, Dendroica virens, Oporornis tolmiei

Dendroica fusca, Dendroica virens, Oporornis tolmiei
Plate 399 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imagePerching Collection: Icterus bullockii, xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, Agelaius t

Icterus bullockii, xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, Agelaius t
Plate 388 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imagePerching Collection: Parabuteo unicinctus, Harris hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus, Harris hawk
Plate 392 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imagePerching Collection: Bycanistes brevis, silvery-cheeked hornbill

Bycanistes brevis, silvery-cheeked hornbill
Watercolour and pencil by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1940). One of twenty-three species of hornbill found in Africa

Background imagePerching Collection: Pucrasia macrolopha, koklass pheasant

Pucrasia macrolopha, koklass pheasant
Watercolour by Rajman Singh (c. 1856-64)

Background imagePerching Collection: Landing stage on Derwentwater, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Landing stage on Derwentwater, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePerching Collection: Indian pond heron, Kerala, India, Asia

Indian pond heron, Kerala, India, Asia

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult white morph red-footed booby (Sula sula), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Adult white morph red-footed booby (Sula sula), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult San Cristobal mockingbird (Chatham mockingbird) (Mimus melanotis), Cerro Bruja

Adult San Cristobal mockingbird (Chatham mockingbird) (Mimus melanotis), Cerro Bruja, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult Espanola mockingbird (Hood mockingbird) (Mimus macdonaldi), Espanola Island

Adult Espanola mockingbird (Hood mockingbird) (Mimus macdonaldi), Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult great blue heron (Ardea herodias cognata), Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

Adult great blue heron (Ardea herodias cognata), Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Red-breasted toucan at Parque das Aves (Bird Park), Iguacu, Parana, Brazil, South America

Red-breasted toucan at Parque das Aves (Bird Park), Iguacu, Parana, Brazil, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Colourful flowers and birds

Colourful flowers and birds
Colourful fabric design depicting exotic birds perching on branch with bright exotic flowers Date: 1922

Background imagePerching Collection: Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), Everglades, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florida

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), Everglades, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florida, United States of America, North America

Background imagePerching Collection: Yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Background imagePerching Collection: Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imagePerching Collection: Red-footed booby (Sula sula), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Red-footed booby (Sula sula), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Adult cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands

Adult yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Adult warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands

Adult warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Juvenile striated heron (Butorides striata), Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Juvenile striated heron (Butorides striata), Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Brown noddy (Anous stolidus), Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site

Brown noddy (Anous stolidus), Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imagePerching Collection: Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) with beetle, Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) with beetle, Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePerching Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePerching Collection: Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus), Kruger National Park Park, South Africa, Africa

Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus), Kruger National Park Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePerching Collection: White-eyed Vireo, Vireo griseus, adult after rain, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas

White-eyed Vireo, Vireo griseus, adult after rain, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April 2006

Background imagePerching Collection: Monarch, Danaus plexippus, adult on sunflower, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley

Monarch, Danaus plexippus, adult on sunflower, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imagePerching Collection: Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, adult breeding plumage, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton

Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, adult breeding plumage, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, June

Background imagePerching Collection: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus forficatus, male, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Tyrannus forficatus, male, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Background imagePerching Collection: corrected cleaned Naturepl

corrected cleaned Naturepl
Blue-crowned Motmot, Momotus momota, adult perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December 2006

Background imagePerching Collection: Tiger Moth, Arctiidae, Caterpillar on Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides), Willacy County

Tiger Moth, Arctiidae, Caterpillar on Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides), Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imagePerching Collection: Black-bellied Hummingbird, Eupherusa nigriventris, female feeding on Ornamental Banana plant flower

Black-bellied Hummingbird, Eupherusa nigriventris, female feeding on Ornamental Banana plant flower(Musa velutina), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Background imagePerching Collection: Great Kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, adult, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Great Kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, adult, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imagePerching Collection: Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), adult perched on Norway spruce ruffled

Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), adult perched on Norway spruce ruffled by minus 15 Celsius, Davos, Switzerland, December

Background imagePerching Collection: color corrected

color corrected
Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, male on blooming Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, March 2003

Background imagePerching Collection: Coal Tit (Parus ater), adult perched on frost covered Swiss Stone Pine by minus 15 Celsius, St

Coal Tit (Parus ater), adult perched on frost covered Swiss Stone Pine by minus 15 Celsius, St. Moritz, Switzerland, December

Background imagePerching Collection: Uinta Chipmunk, Tamias umbrinus, adult eating Fir cone seeds, Rocky Mountain National Park

Uinta Chipmunk, Tamias umbrinus, adult eating Fir cone seeds, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, September




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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.