An efficient predator, the white-bellied sea eagle often catches its prey by performing spectacular swoops.
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Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Considered to be one of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian eagle-owl is an impressive and majestic bird, with distinctive…
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Mountain skink (Chalcides montanus)
Named for the mountainous regions it inhabits, the mountain skink (Chalcides montanus) is a small, poorly-known lizard from the Atlas…
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Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America…
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Lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi)
The lemon-yellow tree frog (Hyla savignyi) is a medium-sized frog with long hind limbs and slight webbing between the digits on the feet…
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Rosy starling (Sturnus roseus)
The rosy starling (Sturnus roseus) has a black head, chest and tail, with a purple or blue sheen. The feathers of the back of the neck form…
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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance…
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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 marked with a black band at the end…
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Wood white butterfly (Leptidea sinapis)
The wood white butterfly is a rather delicate-looking species, often overlooked along with other members of the white butterfly family. It…
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Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) is a familiar and much feared social insect. They are quite large insects, with an obvious 'waist'…
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Small white (Pieris rapae)
This widespread and familiar white butterfly is one of the most common butterflies in Europe. As the name suggests, adults have whitish…
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden…
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Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this species. It is a…
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Dor beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius)
The dor beetle, for many people, is the archetypal ‘beetle’. It has the classic beetle shape and colouration, being oval in shape with a…
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Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green…
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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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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Horse-fly (Chrysops relictus)
Apart from entomologists, there are probably few people who would actively look for horse-flies. For their size, they have one of the most…
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Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance…
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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 the accomplished songbird family of…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name (Hydropotes inermis) of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of…
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Wood calamint (Clinopodium menthifolium)
Wood calamint produces pink or purplish-pink flowers, which measure 15 to 22 mm in length, and have two 'lips' of fused petals that are…
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Chestnut-headed partridge (Arborophila cambodiana)
Information on the chestnut-headed partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula)
The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the largest bats in Europe. It has long, narrow wings, and the short fur lies close…
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Monacha (Monacha ruffoi)
Information on Monacha ruffoi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Western pocket gopher (Thomomys mazama)
Also known as the Mazama pocket gopher, the western pocket gopher (Thomomys mazama) is a medium-sized, stocky rodent with a number of…
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Field sparrow (Spizella pusilla)
Probably best known for its simple yet distinctive song, the field sparrow (Spizella pusilla) is a relatively common sight and sound in…
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Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia)
The adult emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) is a spectacular insect. Males have a complex pattern of grey, dark brown and orange markings…
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European roller (Coracias garrulus)
The European roller resembles a crow in size and build, but has stunningly colourful plumage, very unlike a crow. The head, neck and…
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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 ear tufts, and rounded, buff or rufous…
