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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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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Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale…
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Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related…
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Lesser spotted eagle (Aquila pomarina)
The lesser spotted eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey with dark brown plumage, broad wings and a…
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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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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea)
Despite its English common name, the purple heron actually has a chestnut-red head and neck with…
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Indian pond-heron (Ardeola grayii)
The Indian pond-heron is an elegant bird with white-grey plumage, a brown stripe on its back, and a…
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Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Named after its piercing ‘squawk’ call , the squacco heron is a small, chunky bird with a short…
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Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent…
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Little owl (Athene noctua)
The little owl is a diminutive species, which possesses a plump, round body, bright yellow eyes and…
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Ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca)
Males of this diving duck species are a deep russet brown with a white triangular patch under the…
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Pharaoh eagle-owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the pharaoh eagle-owl is an attractive bird of prey with…
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Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly…
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Trumpeter finch (Bucanetes githagineus)
The trumpeter finch (Bucanetes githagineus) is often a difficult species to spot as its…
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White-eyed buzzard (Butastur teesa)
Information on the white-eyed buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe , this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for…
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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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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a…
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Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic…
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Lesser short-toed lark (Calandrella rufescens)
Information on the lesser short-toed lark is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
The curlew sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird that has very distinctive breeding plumage and an…
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Little stint (Calidris minuta)
Information on the little stint is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis)
Breeding and non-breeding adults of the red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis) are clearly…
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Long-toed stint (Calidris subminuta)
Information on the long-toed stint is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii)
Information on Temmnick's stint is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Great knot (Calidris tenuirostris)
The great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) is a long distance migratory shorebird, with a rather plump…
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Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
The scientific name for this species, Caprimulgus, is from the Latin for “goat sucker”, a name that…
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Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Information on the Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus) is being researched and written and will…
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Common rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
Information on the common rosefinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting…