Quelea Collection

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Red-headed Quelea, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date: 23/04/2009

Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea, female. (Black-faced bunting, Embereza quelea)
FLO4643249 Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea, female. (Black-faced bunting, Embereza quelea) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea (Red-billed grosbeak, Pyrrhula sanguinirostris). Black bellied variety. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths

Picture No. 11675755
South African Giraffe with its tongue out. Date:

Red-billed queleas (Quelea quelea) perching on a bush. This is the most abundant wild bird in the world. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, where it feeds on grass seeds and grain

Red-billed Quelea - group on branch - Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana
GET-1955 Red-billed Quelea - group on branch Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana Quelea quelea Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-billed Quelea - flock in flight - Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana
GET-1962 Red-billed Quelea - flock in flight Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana Quelea quelea Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-billed Quelea - flock on thorn tree - Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana
GET-1963 Red-billed Quelea - flock on thorn tree Mashatu Game Reserve - Botswana Quelea quelea Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-Billed Quelea AP 858 Quelea quelea © Dennis Avon / ARDEA LONDON
AP-858 Red-Billed QUELEA Quelea quelea Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) flock settled in bush, Namibia. Most abundant wild bird in the world
ROG-12894 Red-billed Quelea - flock settled in bush Namibia. Most abundant wild bird in the world. Quelea quelea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Billed Quelea Namibia, Africa
WAT-6293 Red Billed QUELEA Namibia, Africa Quelea quelea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-billed Quelea - Massive flock on branches Botswana, Africa
PS-8770 Red-billed Quelea - Massive flock on branches Botswana, Africa Quelea quelea Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-billed Quelea Swarm, Botswana, Africa
HAY-97 Red-billed Quelea - flock Botswana, Africa Quelea quelea Hayden Oake Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Billed Quelea - Flock leaving waterhole Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa BI008599
COS-521 Red-Billed Quelea - Flock leaving waterhole Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa Quelea quelea Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Red-billed quelea, scientifically known as Quelea quelea, is a fascinating bird species that captivates both ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. This female Red-billed quelea, also referred to as the Black-faced bunting or Embereza quelea, is beautifully depicted in a handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Hayes from his renowned work "Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds from the Menagery of Osterly Park. " With its vibrant red bill and striking plumage, the Red-billed quelea stands out among its avian counterparts. Whether perched on a branch or soaring through the sky in majestic flight, these birds create an awe-inspiring sight. Picture No. 11675755 showcases their beauty up close, while other images capture them in various natural habitats. One such habitat is Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana where these magnificent creatures can be found congregating together. In one image, they gather on a thorn tree, creating a mesmerizing spectacle against the African landscape. In another photo, they form an impressive flock in mid-air - a true testament to their remarkable social behavior. It's no wonder that the Red-billed Quelea holds the title of being the most abundant wild bird in the world. Flocks settled amidst Namibia's bushland exemplify this fact; their sheer numbers are truly astonishing. Observing these birds firsthand allows us to appreciate nature's diversity and marvel at its wonders. The Red-billed Queleas' presence serves as a reminder of how interconnected our planet's ecosystems are and how crucial it is for us to protect them for future generations. Whether admired through historical engravings or witnessed live in their natural habitats across Africa like Namibia and Botswana – encountering the Red-billed Queleas leaves an indelible impression on anyone fortunate enough to witness their beauty and grandeur firsthand.