Passeriformes Collection (page 46)

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

Vanellus vanellus, northern lapwing, Turdus torquatus, ring
Watercolour by Henry Payne (c. 1920)

Rhipidura albicollis, white-throated fantail nest
A painting by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40)

Certhia himalayana, himalayan treecreeper
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40)

Heterophasia gracilis, grey sibia
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40). Originally published in William Jardines Contributions to Ornithology, 1853. Part of the Jardine Collection

Group of Lesser Whitethroats. Engraving after a drawing by a F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, northern California

USA, Texas, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

USA, Texas, Lower Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) at a pond for a drink

Mother Northern Shrike Returns To Chicks (Lanius excubitor) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

Northern Shrike Chick Profile (Lanius excubitor) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

Birds of paradise. 19th century artwork of two male great birds of paradise (Paradisea apoda), performing their display dance

Woodcut illustration of bird-of-paradise
Woodcut illustration of the Manucodiata, or bird of paradise. The term is a corruption of the Malay term manute-dewata, meaning bird of the gods

Cape Glossy Starling - widespread in western Angola and southern Africa - Mopani - Kruger National Park - South Africa
ASW-4844 Cape Glossy Starling - widespread in western Angola and southern Africa Mopani - Kruger National Park - South Africa Lamprotornis nitens Alan J. S

Eastern Black-headed Oriole - attracted to ripening wild figs - Eastern and southern Africa - Satara - Kruger National
ASW-4843 Eastern Black-headed Oriole - attracted to ripening wild figs Eastern and southern Africa - Satara - Kruger National Park - South Africa Oriolus larvatus Alan J. S

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Passeriformes, also known as perching birds, encompass a diverse array of species from around the world. From the enchanting Tui with its striking plumage to the captivating New Zealand Fantail in its melanistic variation, these passerines never fail to captivate our attention. Witnessing a mesmerizing starling murmuration is an awe-inspiring spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of Sturnus vulgaris come together in perfect harmony, creating intricate patterns across the sky. It's nature's symphony at its finest. In Norway, two Jays engage in a mid-air battle while another keenly observes their territorial dispute. Their vibrant feathers and agile flight make them stand out amidst the lush landscape. The Common Starling murmuration takes an exhilarating turn when pursued by a Peregrine falcon. The sheer speed and agility displayed by both species create a heart-stopping chase that leaves us breathless. A male Whinchat perched gracefully in Finland during May showcases its beauty against the backdrop of blooming flora. Its presence adds vibrancy to nature's canvas. The Splendid Fairy Wren delicately balances on a tree branch, showcasing its stunning blue plumage that seems almost otherworldly. This tiny bird brings joy wherever it goes. The Dipper serenades us with its melodious song from atop a prominent rock during breeding season in Derbyshire, UK. Its voice echoes through valleys and riversides, filling our hearts with tranquility. An Eurasian Jay indulges itself by feasting on an acorn—a testament to nature's delicate balance between survival and sustenance. Its intelligence shines through as it skillfully navigates life's challenges. An old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher comes alive through watercolor artistry—its ethereal beauty captured for eternity on paper—an homage to this magnificent creature's existence. Perched upon a tree stump in Bavaria, Germany, a Jay exudes regality and confidence.