Abu-dhabi birds
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Lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos)
The largest vulture in Africa , the lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) dominates other…
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Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic…
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Lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis)
A typical tern in appearance, the lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis) has uniform grey…
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Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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 sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
The lesser sand plover is a small wading shorebird with greyish-brown upperparts, a white abdomen…
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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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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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Lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca)
Information on the lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is currently being researched and written and…
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Lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)
Information on the lesser yellowlegs is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Lichtenstein’s sandgrouse (Pterocles lichtensteinii)
Information on Lichtenstein’s sandgrouse is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily…
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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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Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green…
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Little gull (Larus minutus)
Aptly named for being the smallest gull in the world, the little gull (Larus minutus) is also…
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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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Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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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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Long-billed pipit (Anthus similis)
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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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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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Long-tailed shrike (Lanius schach)
Information on the long-tailed shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Long-toed stint (Calidris subminuta)
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Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Masked booby (Sula dactylatra)
Information on the masked booby is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius…
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Mediterranean gull (Larus melanocephalus)
Information on the Mediterranean gull is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Menetries’s warbler (Sylvia mystacea)
Menetries's warbler (Sylvia mystacea) is a small to medium-sized warbler characterised by the white…
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Mourning wheatear (Oenanthe lugens)
A bold, monochrome bird, the mourning wheatear (Oenanthe lugens) is notable for having two different…
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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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Namaqua dove (Oena capensis)
The male Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) is a striking bird, with a black face and throat accompanied…
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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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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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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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Orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus)
The most distinctive feature of the orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus) is the vibrant…
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Oriental pratincole (Glareola maldivarum)
Information on the Oriental pratincole 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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Oriental turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis)
The oriental turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis), also known as the rufous turtle-dove, is most…
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Orphean warbler (Sylvia hortensis)
Europe’s second largest warbler , the orphean warbler has a moderately long tail and wings, a long…
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Ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana)
The shy ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana) can be distinguished from other buntings by its…
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds…
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Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva)
Information on the Pacific golden plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Pale crag-martin (Hirundo obsoleta)
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Pale rock sparrow (Petronia brachydactyla)
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Pallas’s gull (Larus ichthyaetus)
One of the largest of all gulls, Pallas’s gull (Larus ichthyaetus) has bold plumage, with 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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Pallid scops-owl (Otus brucei)
A relatively small and inconspicuous owl species, the pallid scops-owl’s light greyish-brown…
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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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Parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus)
A cunning ocean predator, the parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) is so named for its habit…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of…
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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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Pied bushchat (Saxicola caprata)
Information on the pied bushchat is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large…
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Pintail snipe (Gallinago stenura)
The pintail snipe has beautifully mottled black, brown and reddish-brown plumage, providing the bird…
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Plain leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus neglectus)
The plain leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus neglectus) is a small pale and relatively dull-coloured bird in…
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Pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
The largest of the jaegers, the pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is most distinctive in the…