Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Roller

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Roller

Rollers actually perform somersaults while flying.

Starlings are remarkable for their vivacity, and grave, sombre plumage, lit up with brilliant metallic reflections of green and blue.

Starling

Starlings are remarkable for their vivacity, and grave, sombre plumage, lit up with brilliant metallic…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique bill structure helps them to rip the cones apart.

Crossbill

Known for their distinct crossed bill, these birds eat seed from mature conifer cones. Their unique…

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Grosbeak

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

Grosbeak

Large finches that feed on conifer seeds and fruit.

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

Bull Finch

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

Bull Finch

The cheeks , breast, and belly of bullfinches are a bright crimson and orange red.

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, known as a siskin, has a melodious note, (Figuier, 1869).

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

House Sparrow

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

House Sparrow

The House Sparrow is lively, pert, and cunning, the true gamin of the winged race,(Figuier, 1869).

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become attached to those who take care of it, (Figuier, 1869).

Goldfinch

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become attached to those who take care of it, (Figuier, 1869).

Goldfinch

the goldfinch is exceedingly docile, easily tamed and when raised as a cage-bird will readily become…

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a linnet, feeds primarily on hemp and linseed, hence its name, (Figuier, 1869).

This finch, called a Chaffinch, lives in flocks, except when breeding,(Figuier, 1869).

Finch

This finch, called a Chaffinch, lives in flocks, except when breeding,(Figuier, 1869).

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier, 1869).

Canary

Canaries are generally known by us as cage-birds, where they are recognized by yellow plumage, (Figuier,…

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

Java sparrows are eagerly sought for as pets, because of their brilliant plumage and the facility with which they learn innumerable tricks, (Figuier, 1869).

Sparrow

Java sparrows are eagerly sought for as pets, because of their brilliant plumage and the facility with…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Reed Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Cirl Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier, 1869).

Cirl Bunting

Buntings build their nests on the ground, or on low bushes, and in this deposit four or five eggs, (Figuier,…

The Orlotan buntings are very shy; still great numbers are captured in nets, when they are kept in confinement, and crammed for the table, (Figuier, 1869).

Ortolan Bunting

The Orlotan buntings are very shy; still great numbers are captured in nets, when they are kept in confinement,…

The tit is indeed the incarnation of motion; it is continually skipping from branch to branch...(Figuier, 1869).

Crested Titmouse

The tit is indeed the incarnation of motion; it is continually skipping from branch to branch...(Figuier,…

The lark is the living emblem of happy, peaceful labour, the songster of the cultivated earth, (Figuier, 1869).

Lark

The lark is the living emblem of happy, peaceful labour, the songster of the cultivated earth, (Figuier,…

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Cliff Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swift

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail…

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Salangane Swallow

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

The Night-jar is a bird of evil omen in the estimation of our rural population. The reverse should be the case, for the benefit it produces by clearing the air of noxious insects, (Figuier, 1869).

Nightjar

The Night-jar is a bird of evil omen in the estimation of our rural population. The reverse should be…

Nightingale, a bird famous on account of its brilliant song, which for quality and variety is not exceeded by that of any other bird.

Nightingale

Nightingale, a bird famous on account of its brilliant song, which for quality and variety is not exceeded…

Its song is loud, cheerful, and much diversified, night being generally selected for the display of its vocal power, (Figuier, 1869)

Warbler

Its song is loud, cheerful, and much diversified, night being generally selected for the display of…

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnanious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnanious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Robin

The Robin is lively, pert, pugnacious, cheerful and a universal friend. (Figuier, 1869)

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage on the familiar little creature, (Figuier, 1869).

Wren

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage on the familiar little creature, (Figuier, 1869).

Wren

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage on the familiar little creature, (Figuier, 1869).

Wren

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage on the familiar little creature, (Figuier, 1869).

Wren

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage on the familiar little creature, (Figuier, 1869).

Wren

Like the Robin, the wren has become, in a sense, a sacred bird, and few venture to commit any outrage…

The Chat manifests intense anxiety, should anyone approach their nest, fluttering and flitting about...(Figuier, 1869).

Chat

The Chat manifests intense anxiety, should anyone approach their nest, fluttering and flitting about...(Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier, 1869).

Wagtail

This wagtail is remarkable for the vibratory motion of their body while standing or walking, (Figuier,…

The thrush flies indifferently, but in running and hopping they are very nimble.(Figuier, 1869).

Thrush

The thrush flies indifferently, but in running and hopping they are very nimble.(Figuier, 1869).

Ornate divider with bird on shield

Ornate divider

Ornate divider with bird on shield

Floral divider with eagle

Floral Divider with Eagle

Floral divider with eagle

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

Blackbird

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

Blackbird

The blackbird is shy and artful by nature, and shows extreme caution in approaching any object of suspicion.

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

Mockingbird

Mockingbird, a singing bird of the thrush family closely related to the catbird.

The song thrush has enjoyed great reputation, not for its vocal powers, but for the deliacy of its flesh... (Figuier, 1969).

Song Thrush

The song thrush has enjoyed great reputation, not for its vocal powers, but for the deliacy of its flesh...…

The tufted Drongo is a great destroyer of bees, (Figuier, 1969).

Drongo

The tufted Drongo is a great destroyer of bees, (Figuier, 1969).

The Cotinga is remarkable during the pairing season, for its brilliant and variegated plumage,(Figuier, 1969).

Cotinga

The Cotinga is remarkable during the pairing season, for its brilliant and variegated plumage,(Figuier,…

This bohemian waxwing has more plumage than the typical Cedar waxwing of the U.S. Waxwings have a red patch on the wings that resemble red sealing wax, hence the name.

Waxwing

This bohemian waxwing has more plumage than the typical Cedar waxwing of the U.S. Waxwings have a red…