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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.
Tufted Titmouse - Baeolophus bicolor
Tufted Titmouse - Profile of the Tufted Titmouse
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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