This group probably encompasses around 60% of all bird species. Named from the Latin for sparrow, often referred to as 'perching birds' and includes the 'song birds'. Note I seperate some groups of Passerines here, e.g. Corvids, and cover these separately. I've no idea why really, I just do, get over it!
A problem for someone wanting to organise a website of pretty bird pictures is where to stick woodpeckers as they have no close family associations under which they could be grouped. This is especially so for one based in the north of Scotland, where we generally only have the one species ! So, until I can get back to the good ol' USA and antipodes, this is currently a monospecific section.
Robust, large, and very intelligent birds, just how intelligent may surprise many. Some Corvids are to solve puzzles, use, and even make tools, sure these aren't Makita drills, but they are cordless, and totally recyclable.
