Abu-dhabi birds – by date
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Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
A small, slender bird of prey, with long, pointed wings , the Amur falcon is noteworthy for…
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Bay-backed shrike (Lanius vittatus)
A strikingly coloured, delicately built and fine-billed shrike, the bay-backed shrike is a beautiful…
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and…
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Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs . It occurs…
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Common crane (Grus grus)
The most widely distributed of all cranes , the common crane is a large and impressive waterbird…
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long…
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species , the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with…
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Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
With its long, slender, down-curved bill and magnificent plumage, the glossy ibis is a striking…
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Great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
A renowned brood parasite, the great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) has beautifully patterned…
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Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
The greater flamingo is instantly recognisable by its long, thin neck and legs, colourful plumage…
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Greater painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
A medium-sized, attractive water bird, the greater painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) is…
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Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)
Information on the grey francolin is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Grey hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus)
The most conspicuous feature of the male grey hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) is the black face…
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House crow (Corvus splendens)
Information on the house crow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis)
The Indian roller gains its name from its elaborate courtship displays, during which it performs…
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Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
An attractive bird of prey, the long-legged buzzard is very variable in appearance, with individuals…
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Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius…
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Menetries’s warbler (Sylvia mystacea)
Menetries's warbler (Sylvia mystacea) is a small to medium-sized warbler characterised by the white…
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a…
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Orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus)
The most distinctive feature of the orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus) is the vibrant…
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Pallid swift (Apus pallidus)
The pallid swift is a small, highly aerial bird with a forked tail and crescent-shaped wings . Its…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of…
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Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer)
The aggressive nature and fruit-eating habits of the red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), have…
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Saker falcon (Falco cherrug)
A great favourite with falconers, the saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a large, powerful bird of prey…
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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…
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Spanish sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis)
The Spanish sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) is a widespread small bird with quite boldly marked…
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Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax)
Common and widespread, the tawny eagle is a relatively large, handsome bird of prey, with heavily…
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White-throated munia (Lonchura malabarica)
Unusually for a small passerine, the white-throated munia is a highly sociable bird, named after its…
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