Flock of Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) perching on tree, Etosha National park, Namibia

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) sitting on a power line, close-up, low angle view

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) sitting on a power line, close-up, low angle view

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Flora & Fauna - line art - a 19th century engraving Animal - mammal - the class Aves Bird Golden Oriole The European species of this perching bird. The males tend to be black and yellow or black and orange. They are generally heard before they are seen

Flora & Fauna - line art - a 19th century engraving Animal - mammal - the class Aves Bird Silky Starling The millions of starlings loose in North America today come from just 100 released in New York City 1890-91.

Flora & Fauna - line art - a 19th century engraving Animal - mammal - the class Aves Bird Fowl and Game Pheasant This bird inhabits open woodlands and fields in small flocks. Courting males have been known to fight to the death in front of the hens who t

Flora & Fauna - line art - a 19th century engraving Animal - mammal - the class Aves Bird Sapphire Crowned Paroquet (Parrot)

Flora & Fauna - line art - a 19th century engraving Animal - mammal - the class Aves Bird Fowl and Game Pheasant This bird inhabits open woodlands and fields in small flocks. Courting males have been known to fight to the death in front of the hens who t

An Archaeopteryx standing at the edge of a forest.

Flock of birds perching power lines