The goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers, as well as being called the "king of the birds" in European folklore, gives rise to its English and scientific names.  #birdsBY #drawing100birds . . . . . . . . . #drawinganimals #naturedrawing #birdsofinsta #wildlifeart #animaldrawings #animalartist #animalart #wildlifedrawing #ornithology #birdsinart #birdartwork #birddrawing #birdportrait #birdlover #birdpainting #birdart #natureillustration #art_we_inspire #goldcrest #animalartistry

Goldcrest Aristotle and Pliny both wrote about the legend of a contest among the birds to see who should be their king, the title to be awarded to the one that could fly highest. Initially, it looked as though the eagle would win easily, but as he began to tire, a small bird that had hidden under the eagle's tail feathers emerged to fly even higher and claimed the title. #birdsBY #drawing100birds . . . . . . . #drawinganimals #animaldrawings #animalartist #animalart #birddrawing #birdportrait #birdlover #birdpainting #birdart #wildlifedrawing #naturedrawing #birdsofinsta #wildlifeart #ornithology #birdsinart #birdartwork #natureillustration #art_we_inspire #goldcrest #animalartistry

The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as the Eurasian kingfisher is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrstes from areas where rivers freeze in winter. #birdsBY #drawing100birds

The common kingfisher💕 Such a beautiful bird and so tiny by the way, one of the species of kingfisher is the African Dwarf Kingfisher, which weighs only 9 grams. Though some kinds could be much more substantial😁, like Giant Kingfisher (up to 425g rams even) #birdsBY #drawing100birds

Рогатый жаворонок The horned lark (Eremophila alpestris). The specific alpestris is latin and means "of the high mountains", from Alpes #birdsBY #drawing100birds

Рогатый жаворонок The horned lark (Eremophila alpestris), called the shore lark in Europe, is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family found across the northern hemisphere. #birdsBY #drawing100birds

Little european stonechat wishes you sweet dreams ❤️

The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. #birdsBY #drawing100birds

Just a small part of the drawings, which I painted with a great pleasure for #animalalphabets ❤️ And thanks to this project I've started my own #birdsBY ☺️

Some facts about the great spotted woodpecker😊: ▶️ drumming has been recorded on many objects other than trees, ranging from weather vanes to metal poles. ▶️ an unpaired male may drum as many as 600 times a day; a paired male just 200 times😏. ▶️ drumming is used by both sexes to make contact: the first drums are usually heard in early January, and they will continue until June. #birdsBY #drawing100birds

The great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a medium-sized woodpecker with pied black and white plumage and a red patch on the lower belly. Males and young birds also have red markings on the neck or head❤️ This species is found across Eurasia and parts of North Africa. #birdsBY #drawing100birds