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Species related to the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Little swift (Apus affinis)
The little swift is a very small bird, highly adapted to its aerial lifestyle, with long, narrow wings and a square-shaped tail. As the... More 14 Images 0 videos
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius nubicus) is also distinguished by its small... More 11 Images 1 Video
Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (... More 4 Images 0 videos
Eastern olivaceous warbler (Hippolais pallida)
The eastern olivaceous warbler is a predominantly greyish-brown warbler with a fairly long, pointed beak, a narrow, square-ended tail, and a... More 8 Images 1 Video
Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
Information on the orange-winged dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Isabelline wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina)
The largest of the Oenanthe species, the isabelline wheatear is a migratory, insectivorous bird. Its similarity to the northern wheatear (... More 18 Images 1 Video
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its... More 11 Images 1 Video
Great snipe (Gallinago media)
Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird. The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned... More 9 Images 1 Video
Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
The scientific name for this species, Caprimulgus, is from the Latin for “goat sucker”, a name that arose from a past belief that this bird... More 3 Images 0 videos
White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This... More 5 Images 0 videos
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Information on the thrush nightingale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator)
Information on the woodchat shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 1 Video
Desert warbler (Sylvia nana)
One of the smallest of the Sylvia warblers, the desert warbler (Sylvia nana) is a compact, rather dainty bird, yet, as its name suggests, it... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
Information on the Kurdish wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lesser short-toed lark (Calandrella rufescens)
Information on the lesser short-toed lark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Rosy starling (Sturnus roseus)
The rosy starling (Sturnus roseus) has a black head, chest and tail, with a purple or blue sheen. The feathers of the back of the neck form... More 18 Images 2 Videos
House martin (Delichon urbicum)
Information on the house martin (Delichon urbicum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 5 Videos
Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey... More 11 Images 0 videos
Orphean warbler (Sylvia hortensis)
Europe’s second largest warbler, the orphean warbler has a moderately long tail and wings, a long, pointed bill and dark grey legs. The male... More 12 Images 1 Video

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