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Passerines - Order Passeriformes

Passerines (Order Passeriformes), also known as 'perching birds' is a large and diverse group of birds that includes flycatchers, creepers, sparrows, antbirds, crows, birds of paradise, warblers, thrushes, and many other species.
Tales of Little Robin Redbreast
The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a charming bird, common throughout Europe. Its bright orange-red breast and gentle warbling song make it easily recognizable but it remains an elusive, shy bird throughout much of its range.
European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
The European robin (Erithacus rebecula) is a small perching bird that can be found throughout many parts of Europe. It has an orange-red breast and face, olive-brown wings and back, a white to light-brown belly.

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