Mediterranean Basin birds
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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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Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail . Adults have 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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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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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly…
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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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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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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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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering…
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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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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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Woodlark (Lullula arborea)
The woodlark (Lullula arborea) is brown in colour, with a whitish eye stripe and an overall streaky…
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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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Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished…