Mediterranean Basin birds
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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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