Perching Birds

Perching Birds
Perching birds are known for their specialized feet and the complex vocalizations and songs. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about perching birds including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other bird groups.

Perching Bird Pictures
Pictures of perching birds, including cardinals, bluebirds, titmice, chickadees, dippers and more.

Cerulean Warbler
Cerulean warblers are small perching birds that breeds in eastern North America, migrates through Central America and winters in South America. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about cerulean warblers including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other perching...

Crows, Ravens and Jays
Crows, ravens and jays are a group of perching birds that includes jackdaws, rooks, magpies and nutcrackers. This profile explores basic facts about crows and their relatives including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other perching bird groups.

European Robin
The European robin 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.

Gouldian Finch
The Gouldian finch is a brightly colored bird endemic to Australia. Gouldian finches have a face that is either black or red, rimmed by a narrow band of turquoise.

Tufted Titmouse
The tufted titmouse is a small, gray-plumed songbird, easily recognized for the crest of gray feathers atop its head, its big black eyes, black forehead, and its rust-colored flanks.