Passerines

Passerines, also called passeriformes, make up the family of birds with the largest number of species. The taxon includes more than half of the bird species.
Many passerines are songbirds that have complex muscles to control their syrinx.

  • Étourneau sansonnet - Common Starling

    Common Starling

    The Common Starling is a species of passerine bird in the family Sturnidae, and the order Passeriformes. It is native to most of Eurasia, but has been introduced to all continents except Antarctica. The Starling has become one of the most familiar birds in temperate regions. With its plump body, short, triangular and pointed wings, and short, square tail, its silhouette is characteristic.

  • Rougegorge familier - European Robin

    European Robin

    Home >> Blog >> European Robin European Robin is a not very shy bird, its not very shy nature allows it to be approached easily and it readily agrees to show itself. This little sparrow is however of a very irascible nature. It defends its territory with unfailing determination against the intrusion of its congeners. This defense takes place regardless of the season. The male and the female are almost identical, with a crown, wings, the top and the tail of brown color, a gray band on the sides of the throat, a white belly and the famous “red throat”, more precisely in color Dark orange pulling red. It is…