Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
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Red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Information on the red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or…
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Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
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Himalayan flameback (Dinopium shorii)
Information on the Himalayan flameback (Dinopium shorii) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus)
Named for its broad and deeply forked tail, the fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus) is a relatively large swift with a rather slender body…
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Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
The national bird of India, the spectacular appearance of the male Indian peafowl, or ‘peacock’, is well-known throughout the world. The…
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Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Striped loach (Acanthocobitis botia)
Information on the striped loach (Acanthocobitis botia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of…
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Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species, the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with relatively short, rounded wings, long legs…
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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
The gharial is one of the largest crocodilians (a group that also includes crocodiles, alligators and caimans) with the narrowest snout of…
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Mrigal carp (Cirrhinus cirrhosus)
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Common pochard (Aythya ferina)
Information on the common pochard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the three Asian rhino species, and has a single horn which can grow to…
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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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Common myna (Acridotheres tristis)
An aggressive and confident bird, the common myna has adapted well to the urban environment, making it one of the most abundant and familiar…
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Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
At up to more than a tonne in weight, the Asian buffalo is a massive, powerful animal, with a wider horn span than any other bovid. These…
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Greylag goose (Anser anser)
If you see a wild grey goose in the UK outside the winter months, it will almost certainly be the greylag goose (Anser anser). The only…
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Ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca)
Males of this diving duck species are a deep russet brown with a white triangular patch under the tail and a white belly. The edges of the…
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Small skimmer (Orthetrum taeniolatum)
Information on the small skimmer (Orthetrum taeniolatum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)
Tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) are, indeed, tufted, although the drake has a more prominent crest than the female (duck). The specific…
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Black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor)
Information on the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings…
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Common crane (Grus grus)
The most widely distributed of all cranes, the common crane is a large and impressive waterbird with a long neck, beak and legs. The plumage…
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European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long…
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Coot (Fulica atra)
The coot (Fulica atra), Britain's largest rail species, is a plump water bird; it has a greyish body, a black head, and a white bill, above…
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
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