Abu-dhabi birds
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Shikra (Accipiter badius)
The shikra is considered to be the commonest small hawk of dry woodland and savanna in Africa and…
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Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred…
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Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of…
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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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Bank myna (Acridotheres ginginianus)
A bold and confident bird, the bank myna has a close association with human habitation in many towns…
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Common myna (Acridotheres tristis)
An aggressive and confident bird, the common myna has adapted well to the urban environment, making…
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Paddyfield warbler (Acrocephalus agricola)
The paddyfield warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) is a small bird with a short, dark brown bill and…
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Great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
The largest of the European warblers , the great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) is most…
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Moustached warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon)
Information on the moustached warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Information on the sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is currently being researched and…
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Clamorous reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus)
A rather plain, inconspicuous warbler more often heard than seen, the clamorous reed-warbler is a…
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Greater hoopoe-lark (Alaemon alaudipes)
Information on the greater hoopoe-lark is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula)
Also known as the small skylark, this small and unassuming member of the lark family is renowned for…
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Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that…
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Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a large, distinctive, pale-coloured waterbird which is…
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Bar-tailed lark (Ammomanes cinctura)
Discovered by Charles Darwin on the Cape Verde Islands off the north-west of Africa , the bar-tailed…
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Desert lark (Ammomanes deserti)
The desert lark is, as its name suggests, an inhabitant of deserts around the world . Twenty-four…
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Sand partridge (Ammoperdix heyi)
Well adapted to living in sweltering desert temperatures, the sand partridge has striking dark red…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Brown noddy (Anous stolidus)
A medium-sized, chocolate brown seabird, the brown noddy (Anous stolidus) has a distinctive…
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Tawny pipit (Anthus campestris)
This small bird has creamy-coloured underparts with no markings, a feature which helps distinguish…
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Red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus)
Throughout the summer months the red-throated pipit displays a wonderful rusty red throat and face…
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Blyth’s pipit (Anthus godlewskii)
A small, slender and cryptically coloured bird, Blyth’s pipit (Anthus godlewskii) is named in honour…
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Olive-backed pipit (Anthus hodgsoni)
The olive-backed pipit has greenish-olive plumage on its upperparts, from which it receives its…
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Richard’s pipit (Anthus richardi)
A large pipit with a powerful bill, Richard’s pipit is noticeable for its long hind claws and…
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Long-billed pipit (Anthus similis)
Information on the long-billed pipit is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Water pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
The water pipit is a rather short and stocky bird. Males and females tend to look similar with…
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Tree pipit (Anthus trivialis)
Information on the tree pipit is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Little swift (Apus affinis)
The little swift is a very small bird, highly adapted to its aerial lifestyle, with long, narrow…
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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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