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Species related to the European roller (Coracias garrulus)
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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 -
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 -
Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings... More 28 Images 8 Videos -
Long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
An attractive bird of prey, the long-legged buzzard is very variable in appearance, with individuals being one of three colour types – pale... More 29 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 -
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 -
Lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca)
Information on the lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video -
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 -
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings... More 32 Images 9 Videos -
Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 1 Video -
Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
Information on the whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 26 Images 1 Video -
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos -
Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus)
With its bright yellow plumage, the Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is an incredibly striking bird. On the male Eurasian golden... More 21 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 -
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 -
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos -
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 -
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 -
Sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Information on the sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 26 Images 2 Videos -
Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Information on the collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 38 Images 3 Videos -
Barred warbler (Sylvia nisoria)
The largest member of the genus Sylvia, the curious-looking barred warbler has a stout, pointed bill used to probe crevices for prey and a... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very... More 9 Images 0 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 -
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 -
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 stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Owing to its mythological reputation as the bringer of babies, the white stork is an extremely popular bird. The white stork has a stout... More 43 Images 6 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 -
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
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