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Species related to the Blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea)
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Lanza's skink (Chalcides lanzai)
Named after the Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza, Lanza’s skink (Chalcides lanzai) is a poorly-known lizard found at high altitudes in... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Eurasian crag-martin (Hirundo rupestris)
Belonging to the Hirundinidae, the swallow and martin family, the Eurasian crag-martin (Hirundo rupestris) is perhaps the least energetic of... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Not only does the barn swallow have the distinction of being the most widely distributed and abundant of all swallows, it is also one of the... More 56 Images 7 Videos -
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 -
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 -
Slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris)
Among the world’s most endangered and least understood bird species, the slender-billed curlew (Numensis tenuirostris) is the rarest bird in... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos -
Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic call, which sounds like human laughter... More 12 Images 2 Videos -
Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white tail. On the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Sickle-leaf conebush (Leucadendron xanthoconus)
The sickle-leaf conebush grows amongst the unique fynbos shrubland of the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa. A medium-sized, shrubby... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white head and... More 20 Images 0 videos -
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos -
Quagga (Equus quagga quagga)
The quagga roamed the plains of South Africa until the late 19th Century when it became extinct. Once considered a separate species, the... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Black-winged pranticole (Glareola nordmanni)
In appearance this bird may be fairly unremarkable, but the black-winged pranticole is notable for the incredible migrations it undertakes... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Silky-haired pincushion (Leucospermum vestitum)
Information on the silky-haired pincushion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Amber Mountain rock-thrush (Monticola erythronotus)
Information on the Amber Mountain rock-thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Semi-collared flycatcher (Ficedula semitorquata)
The male semi-collared flycatcher is a small, pied bird, with a glossy black head, back, tail and upperwing, a grey rump, and a white... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Grey-hooded parrotbill (Paradoxornis zappeyi)
The grey-hooded parrotbill belongs to the Timaliidae family, also know as the babblers; a group of gregarious, heavy-bodied birds with stout... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Mountain skink (Chalcides montanus)
Named for the mountainous regions it inhabits, the mountain skink (Chalcides montanus) is a small, poorly-known lizard from the Atlas... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae)
Information on the scarce copper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. The erect stems are... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome sight over the South American skies, as... More 30 Images 10 Videos -
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 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 -
Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster)
Superbly adapted for life at high altitudes, the Himalayan musk deer has well-developed dewclaws and large, wide toes that provide increased... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Lesser rhea (Rhea pennata)
The lesser rhea is a large bird belonging to a group of flightless birds known as ratites, which lack the keel of the breastbone to which... More 20 Images 2 Videos -
Large alpine salamander (Salamandra lanzai)
The large alpine salamander was first described as recently as 1988. It is a little-known species, that is generally similar in appearance... More 15 Images 0 videos -
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 -
Higgins’s anomalous blue (Polyommatus nephohiptamenos)
Information on the Higgins’s anomalous blue (Polyommatus nephohiptamenos) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle... More 31 Images 7 Videos
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