Related species for the Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
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Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is…
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Scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata)
The scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a small bird with a very distinctive…
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Black kite (Milvus migrans)
With a distribution that spreads over four continents, the black kite is probably the world’s most abundant bird of prey. Not surprisingly…
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Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive…
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Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly…
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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 up to 250 kilometres per hour (155…
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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Not only does the barn swallow have the distinction of being the most widely distributed and abundant of all swallows, it is also one of the…
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Caspian tern (Sterna caspia)
The largest of all terns, the Caspian tern (Sterna caspia) is a majestic seabird recognised by its stout, blood red, black tipped bill, and…
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Yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)
The yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a slender, long-tailed, long-legged bird most often seen walking on the ground near water courses…
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Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large…
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Greater painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
A medium-sized, attractive water bird, the greater painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) is unusual amongst birds because the female is…
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Little tern (Sterna albifrons)
A small, migratory seabird, the little tern (Sterna albifrons) is slender, with a streamlined body, narrow, sharp-pointed wings and a deeply…
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Oriental pratincole (Glareola maldivarum)
Information on the Oriental pratincole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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 and throat, and a black forehead. During…
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Common redshank (Tringa totanus)
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Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus)
With its sharply contrasting plumage, the widespread Brahminy kite is an unmistakeable bird of prey. While its head, neck, throat, upper…
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Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is…
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is…
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Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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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 changes during the breeding season. At…
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Red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis)
Breeding and non-breeding adults of the red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis) are clearly identified by a number of characteristics. The…
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Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Red-rumped swallow (Hirundo daurica)
Information on the red-rumped swallow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Slender skimmer (Orthetrum sabina)
The slender skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) is a striking green to greyish-yellow dragonfly with black markings. The sides of the thorax and…
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Collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)
A striking, small, blue-green kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris), the collared kingfisher has a blue head, back and rump, with a wash of…
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White-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
A relatively large and slender eagle, the white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is a grey and white bird of prey with long, broad…
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Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus)
The white-winged tern (also known as the white-winged black tern) undergoes fascinating aesthetic alterations in its plumage, ranging from…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…





































