The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus)
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Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
The stocky bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) has a stubby bill, a black face and cap, a white bar on the black wings, and a white rump…
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Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene)
This species is similar in appearance and size to the pearl-bordered fritillary, but has darker brown spots on the underwing and more…
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Little crow (Corvus bennetti)
A relatively small, slender corvid with short legs and a small bill, the little crow (Corvus bennetti) is the smallest of Australia’s crow…
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Grandidier’s baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)
This imposing and unusual tree occurs only on the island of Madagascar, where it is threatened by the encroachment of agricultural land…
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Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica)
Like other species of its kind, the Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica) is sometimes mistaken for a snake as it is a long, slender…
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Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis)
The Canary Islands chiffchaff (Phylloscopus canariensis) is a small bird with darkish olive-brown upperparts and a rich buff colour on the…
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Least chipmunk (Tamias minimus)
A small rodent with a long, narrow but fairly bushy tail, the least chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is the smallest and most widely distributed…
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Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The upperparts may be yellowish, reddish or…
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Black-chinned laughingthrush (Strophocincla cachinnans)
Information on the black-chinned laughingthrush (Strophocincla cachinnans) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Gabar goshawk (Melierax gabar)
The gabar goshawk occurs in two very distinct forms that fluctuate in relative abundance across the species’ range. The more common, paler…
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Giant babax (Babax waddelli)
Information on the giant babax is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Hazel pot beetle (Cryptocephalus coryli)
An orange and black insect that has the typical - if slightly squarish - 'beetle' shape. The thorax is black in males and red in females…
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large and powerful bird of prey, with characteristic horn-like ear tufts from which it gains…
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Wasp hoverfly (Doros profuges)
This spectacular large, slender hoverfly is a wasp mimic; its body shape and black and yellow markings make it very similar in appearance to…
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Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
This tall, straight African tree holds incredible value; ecologically, commercially, and even medicinally. The sapele is a member of the…
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Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)
Information on the small Indian civet (Viverricula indica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Cowslip (Primula veris)
The cowslip is a well-known spring flowering plant, which was once much more common than it is today. The crinkled green leaves are covered…
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Bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata)
Information on the bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Flax snail (Placostylus ambagiosus)
Flax snails (Placostylus spp.) are endemic to New Zealand and belong to the world’s oldest land snail family, which originated 200 to 300…
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Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)
A medium-sized sparrow with quite variable plumage, the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is one of the most common and familiar small birds…
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Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is the most well known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation…
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Jumping weevil (Rhynchaenus testaceus)
This small jumping weevil, formerly known as Orchestes scutellaris, is reddish in colour, and has a long, elongated snout known as a…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Reeves’s pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii)
This boldly patterned pheasant is instantly recognisable, having some of the longest tail feathers of any bird species. The male has bright…
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Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hawthorn is also widely known as the May-tree, and is the only British plant to be named after the month in which it flowers. It is most…
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California condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
The Critically Endangered California condor is a member of the New World vulture family (Cathartidae), and has an impressive wingspan of…
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Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
The black grouse (Tetrao tetrix), also known as 'blackgame' is one of Britain's most striking gamebirds. The male has glossy blue-black…
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Flax snail (Placostylus hongii)
Endemic to New Zealand, flax snails (Placostylus spp.) belong to the world’s oldest land snail family, which originated 200 to 300 million…
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Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas)
The patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) is the fastest primate on Earth, reaching top speeds of 55 kilometres per hour. Its build is well…
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Narrow headed ant (Formica exsecta)
The workers of this endangered ant can be distinguished from other wood ants by the characteristic deep notch on the back of the head. It is…
