Slow lorises, including the Javan slow loris, are unique among primates in having a venomous bite.
Related species for the Southeast Asian soft terrapin (Amyda cartilaginea)
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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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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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White-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
The white-breasted waterhen is a large and distinctive rail species with dark grey upperparts and flanks, and conspicuous white underparts…
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Great slaty woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus)
Information on great slaty woodpecker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Grey-headed fish eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus)
The grey-headed fish eagle is a striking bird and an impressive hunter, with a relatively small head, longish neck and a powerful, grey beak…
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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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Lesser adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus)
Once a widespread and common species, the lesser adjutant has undergone a rapid decline in numbers recently, and is now rare throughout its…
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Brown stream terrapin (Cyclemys dentata)
Information on the brown stream terrapin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Long-toed stint (Calidris subminuta)
Information on the long-toed stint is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
Information on the wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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Common redshank (Tringa totanus)
Information on the common redshank is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common pigeon (Columba livia)
Information on the common pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not recognised as a separate species until 1713…
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Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is also known as the dabchick and is the smallest member of the grebe family. It is a dumpy…
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Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa)
The black-tailed godwit is a rare, large and elegant wading bird with a very long straight bill. In flight it displays a broad white bar on…
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Wigeon (Anas penelope)
The wigeon (Anas penelope) is a medium-sized duck with a well-known whistling call - 'wheeooo' - familiar to all who have witnessed…
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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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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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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)
The smallest of the world’s eight living bear species, the Malayan sun bear has short, sleek fur which is usually black but can range from…
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White-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
Information on the white-bellied sea-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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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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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King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
The longest of all living venomous snakes, the magnificent king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) has been the inspiration for a variety of…
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Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in…
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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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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…
