Mediterranean Basin birds
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Alexander's swift (Apus alexandri)
A small, compact and muscular bird , Alexander’s swift (Apus alexandri) is distinguished by having…
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Azores bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina)
The Azores bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina) has an exceedingly small range, being confined to the island…
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Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus)
One of the rarest seabirds in the world, the Balearic shearwater flies gracefully over the ocean…
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Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure…
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Bearded parrotbill (Panurus biarmicus)
The bearded parrotbill (Panurus biarmicus) is a distinctive bird, with a very long tail, a rotund…
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Berthelot's pipit (Anthus berthelotii)
Berthelot’s pipit (Anthus berthelotii) is named after Sabin Berthelot, a French naturalist who lived…
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Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
The largest woodpecker in most of its range, the black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is…
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Blue chaffinch (Fringilla teydea)
The blue chaffinch (Fringilla teydea) is a rather large, robust species with relatively long legs…
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Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis)
The Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis) is a small bird with darkish olive-brown…
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Cape Verde warbler (Acrocephalus brevipennis)
Information on the Cape Verde warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Corsican nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi)
One of only a few endemic island birds in Europe, the Corsican nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) is…
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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly…
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Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus)
Stunning, silvery-white plumage adorns this large pelican during the breeding season, contrasting…
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Dark-tailed laurel pigeon (Columba bollii)
The dark-tailed laurel pigeon (Columba bollii) is a fairly small and relatively slim member of the…
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Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail . Adults have dark…
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Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)
A small, slim, mouse-like bird, the Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) has a downward-curved…
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Fuerteventura stonechat (Saxicola dacotiae)
The Fuerteventura stonechat (Saxicola dacotiae) is a small passerine with one of the most restricted…
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Great bustard (Otis tarda)
A tall bird, the great bustard has a grey head and neck, and a brown back barred with black . The…
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Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga)
A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend…
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Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
The greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) is a well-known bird as it often visits gardens and drives other…
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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is the largest heron in Europe . It has a long neck, a strong…
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Grey partridge (Perdix perdix)
The grey partridge (Perdix perdix) is native to Britain, and was once known simply as 'the…
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Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata)
A striking bird resembling a turkey in shape, the houbara bustard is at its most magnificent during…
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Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale…
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Island canary (Serinus canaria)
A popular songbird, the island canary (Serinus canaria) was domesticated as early as the 15th…
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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering…
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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The beautiful iridescent plumage of the kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) makes it one of our most…
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Krueper's nuthatch (Sitta krueperi)
A small, active and restless bird , Krueper's nuthatch (Sitta krueperi) is a distinctive species…
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Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni)
The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small kestrel with long pointed wings and a long tail…
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Lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus)
With a plump body, long neck, and wings that extend beyond the tip of the tail, the lesser…
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Little bustard (Tetrax tetrax)
The pheasant-sized little bustard (Tetrax tetrax), the only member of the Tetrax genus, is the…
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Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant bird, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark…
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Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long…
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Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita)
The northern bald ibis has undergone a long-term decline over the centuries and is today Critically…
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift…
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Raso lark (Alauda razae)
With a tiny population confined to a single, small island off the west coast of Africa, the…
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Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis)
With beautifully defined blocks of colour, the red-breasted goose is one of the most attractive…
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Reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)
The reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a sparrow-sized bird with a long notched tail. Both sexes…
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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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Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)
The shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) is very similar in general appearance to the cormorant…
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Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
When the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote of the skylark (Alauda arvensis) 'Hail to thee, blithe…
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Slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris)
Among the world’s most endangered and least understood bird species, the slender-billed curlew…
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Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti)
This large eagle has a pale cream head and neck, but dark brown feathers elsewhere. There is a…
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Syrian serin (Serinus syriacus)
A small canary with a large head, the Syrian serin is prettily coloured with bright yellow and pale…
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Tawny owl (Strix aluco)
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is the most common and widespread British owl . It is most often heard…
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not…
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Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)
The small, delicate turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is slightly larger than a blackbird. It has…
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White-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala)
The white-headed duck is one of Europe’s rarest birds . The name of the genus ‘Oxyura’, means…
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Woodlark (Lullula arborea)
The woodlark (Lullula arborea) is brown in colour, with a whitish eye stripe and an overall streaky…
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Yellow-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus)
The yellow-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is an easily distinguishable mountain-dwelling bird…
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Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished…