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Found throughout Middle Europe, the European Kingfisher is a solitary bird that inhabits wet areas, such as small streams.

European Kingfisher

Found throughout Middle Europe, the European Kingfisher is a solitary bird that inhabits wet areas,…

A trio of belted kingfishers, a species native to the United States.

Belted Kingfishers

A trio of belted kingfishers, a species native to the United States.

Feeding mostly on worms and grain, the crested lark frequents Northern Europe i nthe summer, and Southern Europe and Northern Africa during other parts of the year.

Crested Lark

Feeding mostly on worms and grain, the crested lark frequents Northern Europe i nthe summer, and Southern…

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France and England.

Shore Lark

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France…

The common linnet of Europe is a small, active bird that feeds primarily on seeds.

Common Linnet of Europe

The common linnet of Europe is a small, active bird that feeds primarily on seeds.

The magpie builds its nest in a high tree or a lofty hedge. It is omnivorous, but prefers meat, such as small game.

Magpie

The magpie builds its nest in a high tree or a lofty hedge. It is omnivorous, but prefers meat, such…

The European house-martin, which has an affinity for living in the vicinity of man.

European House Martin

The European house-martin, which has an affinity for living in the vicinity of man.

Known in Virginia as the old-field lark, the meadow-lark is a migratory bird that feeds on insects and seeds.

Meadowlark

Known in Virginia as the old-field lark, the meadow-lark is a migratory bird that feeds on insects and…

Found in Java and Sumatra, the mino-bird posses a remarkable ability to replicate human speech.

Mino

Found in Java and Sumatra, the mino-bird posses a remarkable ability to replicate human speech.

A flock of mocking-birds attacking a rattlesnake in a tree, which was threatening a nest.

Mockingbirds Attacking a Rattlesnake

A flock of mocking-birds attacking a rattlesnake in a tree, which was threatening a nest.

The nightingale is renowned for its song. Its name is derrived from the Saxon meaning <em>night-singer</em>.

Nightingale

The nightingale is renowned for its song. Its name is derrived from the Saxon meaning night-singer.

The European nutcracker, known for feeding on nuts.

European Nutcracker

The European nutcracker, known for feeding on nuts.

A small, omnivorous bird, which gets its name from the hatches or hammerings it leaves on nuts.

Common European Nuthatch

A small, omnivorous bird, which gets its name from the hatches or hammerings it leaves on nuts.

An oriole attacking a serpent on a branch.

Oriole and serpent

An oriole attacking a serpent on a branch.

Familiar in orchards of the United States, the Baltimore oriole is also known as the golden oriole and the golden robin.

Baltimore Oriole

Familiar in orchards of the United States, the Baltimore oriole is also known as the golden oriole and…

The horneo oven-bird, which builds its nest out of clay, straw, and dried vegetation.

Hornero Ovenbird

The horneo oven-bird, which builds its nest out of clay, straw, and dried vegetation.

Usually living around small mountain streams, large spiders have been known to attack and eat the vrested pardalotte, which averages only three inches in length.

Crested Pardalotte

Usually living around small mountain streams, large spiders have been known to attack and eat the vrested…

Somewhat larger than the common cross-bill, the parrot cross-bill largely resembles its habits.

Crossbill Parrot

Somewhat larger than the common cross-bill, the parrot cross-bill largely resembles its habits.

An assortment of passeres, one order of birds. The legs, feet, and talons are generally smaller than those of predatory birds.

Passeres

An assortment of passeres, one order of birds. The legs, feet, and talons are generally smaller than…

Resembling a starling, the rose-colored pastor can often be found living in the vicinity of livestock, where it mounts their backs and eats the insects imbedded in their hair.

Rose-Colored Pastor

Resembling a starling, the rose-colored pastor can often be found living in the vicinity of livestock,…

The bloody pavao (<em>coracina scutata</em>) is a mostly black bird, which gets its name from the blood red feathers on its neck and breast resembling a wound.

Bloody Pavao

The bloody pavao (coracina scutata) is a mostly black bird, which gets its name from the blood…

Also known as the pewee fly-catcher, the phoebe bird feeds mostly on small insects.

Phoebe

Also known as the pewee fly-catcher, the phoebe bird feeds mostly on small insects.

Native to New Guinea, the pie of paradise is renowned for its brilliant plumage.

Paradise Pie

Native to New Guinea, the pie of paradise is renowned for its brilliant plumage.

Found in South Africa, the pinc-pinc is about the size of a wren, and is named after its distinctive cry.

Pinc-Pinc

Found in South Africa, the pinc-pinc is about the size of a wren, and is named after its distinctive…

Also known as the titlark, the meadow pipit prefers to live on steep and arid slops, subsisting on a diet of insects, worms, and slugs.

Meadow Pipit

Also known as the titlark, the meadow pipit prefers to live on steep and arid slops, subsisting on a…

The giant pitta inhabits Sumatra, feeding mostly on ants.

Giant Pitta

The giant pitta inhabits Sumatra, feeding mostly on ants.

The Chilian plant-cutter frequents the wooded parts of the country, where they feed on buds, fruits and herbage. They frequently destroy farmers crops.

Chilian plant-cutter

The Chilian plant-cutter frequents the wooded parts of the country, where they feed on buds, fruits…

Found in New Guinea, the grand promerops is renowned for its beautiful plumage.

Grand Promerops

Found in New Guinea, the grand promerops is renowned for its beautiful plumage.

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

Fork-Tailed Psalurus

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

This bird is native to Sumatra.

Puffbird

This bird is native to Sumatra.

The raven has a broat palate, its diet including worms, brubs, reptiles, birds' eggs, fish, and shell-fish.

Raven

The raven has a broat palate, its diet including worms, brubs, reptiles, birds' eggs, fish, and shell-fish.

A black redstart perched on a branch in front of a stone building. It greatly resembles the redstart.

Black Redstart

A black redstart perched on a branch in front of a stone building. It greatly resembles the redstart.

Also known as the kinglet, the golden-crested regulus is found throughout Europe and is noted for its cup-shaped nest of moss and feathers.

Golden-Crested Regulus

Also known as the kinglet, the golden-crested regulus is found throughout Europe and is noted for its…

Found in the temperate regions of Europe, the robin redbreast can often be found around homes.

European Robin Redbreast

Found in the temperate regions of Europe, the robin redbreast can often be found around homes.

The American Robin (known as the migratory thrush among naturalists) feeds on small insects and various berries.

American Robin

The American Robin (known as the migratory thrush among naturalists) feeds on small insects and various…

The common roller, which subsists on a diet of fruits and insects. It builds its nests in the holes of trees, or sometimes in the banks of rivers.

Common Roller

The common roller, which subsists on a diet of fruits and insects. It builds its nests in the holes…

Greatly resembling the common crow, the rook is approximately nineteen inches in length and feeds on insects and worms.

Rook

Greatly resembling the common crow, the rook is approximately nineteen inches in length and feeds on…

The fiscal shrike is native to Africa, and is known for its predaceous habits.

Fiscal Shrike

The fiscal shrike is native to Africa, and is known for its predaceous habits.

Found in Guiana and Brazil, this shrike draws its name from its resemblence to the magpie.

Magpie Shrike

Found in Guiana and Brazil, this shrike draws its name from its resemblence to the magpie.

The sky-lark (or field-ark) is one of the most celebrated songbirds of England.

Skylarks

The sky-lark (or field-ark) is one of the most celebrated songbirds of England.

Found as far north as Greenland, the common-snow bird migrates as far south as Virginia in the winter.

Common Snowbird

Found as far north as Greenland, the common-snow bird migrates as far south as Virginia in the winter.

The soui-manga and its nest.

Soui-Manga and Nest

The soui-manga and its nest.

Often found among human settlement, the common sparrow of Europe's diet consists of seeds, insects, caterpillars, young vegetables, and soft fruits.

Common Sparrow of Europe

Often found among human settlement, the common sparrow of Europe's diet consists of seeds, insects,…

Common to America, the song-sparrow is well-liked for its pleasing song.

Song Sparrow

Common to America, the song-sparrow is well-liked for its pleasing song.

Somewhat aloof from human habitiation, the wood-sparrow can often be seen mingline with other sparrow and finches during the winter months.

Wood Sparrow

Somewhat aloof from human habitiation, the wood-sparrow can often be seen mingline with other sparrow…

A pair of European starlings (or stares).

European Starling

A pair of European starlings (or stares).

The bank swallow (also known as the sand martin) lives in large communities, often of several hundred individuals.

Bank Swallow

The bank swallow (also known as the sand martin) lives in large communities, often of several hundred…

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird divides its time between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Common European Swallow

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird…

The esculent swallow's nest is prized among the Chinese as a delicacy. It is native to many parts of Asia.

Esculent Swallow

The esculent swallow's nest is prized among the Chinese as a delicacy. It is native to many parts of…

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers, and in walls.

Common European Swift

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers,…

The tailor-bird makes its nest by weaving it together with living leaves.

Tailorbird

The tailor-bird makes its nest by weaving it together with living leaves.

The red-throated tamatia, native to Guiana.

Red-Throated Tamatia

The red-throated tamatia, native to Guiana.

The scarlet tanager (also known as the black-winged summer redbird, or fire bird) feeds on insects, wasps, hornets, wild bees, beetles, and some berries

Scarlet Tanager

The scarlet tanager (also known as the black-winged summer redbird, or fire bird) feeds on insects,…

Also known as White's thrush, the golden thrush is native to Japan and Savabut migrates to Southern Europe.

Golden Thrush

Also known as White's thrush, the golden thrush is native to Japan and Savabut migrates to Southern…

The red-wing thrush migrates from the north to the south of Europe in the winter, feeding on worms and other soft-bodies animals.

Red-Wing Thrush

The red-wing thrush migrates from the north to the south of Europe in the winter, feeding on worms and…

Inhabiting the higher reaches of Southern Europe, the rock thrush descends to lower altitudes during the winter.

Rock Thrush

Inhabiting the higher reaches of Southern Europe, the rock thrush descends to lower altitudes during…

Found throughout Europe, the song thrush is known for its charming song.

Song Thrush

Found throughout Europe, the song thrush is known for its charming song.

One of the most common species of titmouse, the bearded tit is found in Middle Europe.

Bearded Tit

One of the most common species of titmouse, the bearded tit is found in Middle Europe.

Commonly found throughout Europe, the blue titmouse is known for destroying the buds of flowers, and is not well-liked by gardeners for this reason.

Blue Tit

Commonly found throughout Europe, the blue titmouse is known for destroying the buds of flowers, and…

The crested tit prefers the colder climes of Northern Europe, being common in Denmark, Sweden, Russia, as well as portions of Switzerland and Germany.

Crested Tit

The crested tit prefers the colder climes of Northern Europe, being common in Denmark, Sweden, Russia,…