Abu-dhabi birds
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Black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe)
The black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe) is a long-legged bird with almost entirely greyish-black…
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Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Not only is the pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) the largest bird capable of a true hover in still air…
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Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and…
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Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus)
The Caspian plover is a slim, upright bird with long, thin legs which allow it to wade in shallow…
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Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage…
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Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
The lesser sand plover is a small wading shorebird with greyish-brown upperparts, a white abdomen…
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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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Whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida)
A more slender bird than many other tern species, this fork-tailed, marsh-dwelling bird has two…
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White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus)
The white-winged tern (also known as the white-winged black tern) undergoes fascinating aesthetic…
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Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species , the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it…
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White stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Owing to its mythological reputation as the bringer of babies, the white stork is an extremely…
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and…
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Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak…
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a…
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Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid…
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Great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
A renowned brood parasite, the great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) has beautifully patterned…
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Common pigeon (Columba livia)
Information on the common pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis)
The Indian roller gains its name from its elaborate courtship displays, during which it performs…
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European roller (Coracias garrulus)
The European roller resembles a crow in size and build, but has stunningly colourful plumage, very…
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Brown-necked raven (Corvus ruficollis)
A large, attractive corvid with glossy plumage, the brown-necked raven (Corvus ruficollis) has…
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House crow (Corvus splendens)
Information on the house crow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cream-coloured courser (Cursorius cursor)
The cream-coloured courser (Cursorius cursor) is a tall, slender bird with a relatively long…
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House martin (Delichon urbicum)
Information on the house martin (Delichon urbicum) is currently being researched and written and…
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Forest wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus)
The only species within its genus, the forest wagtail (Dendroanthus indicus) is an unusual bird that…
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Ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)
A magnificent flier, the ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is an agile and highly mobile bird…
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Crab plover (Dromas ardeola)
The crab plover is remarkable for being the only representative of the Dromadidae family, which…
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Little egret (Egretta garzetta)
This striking and elegant member of the heron family can be identified by its pure white feathers;…
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Western reef-egret (Egretta gularis)
Western reef-egret is the name given to two former subspecies of the little egret (Egretta garzetta)…
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Red-headed bunting (Emberiza bruniceps)
Information on the red-headed bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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