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Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #PygmyOwls #TrueOwls #Owls #OwlFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl is a small owl species found in the boreal forests of northern Eurasia. With a round head that often appears flattened, short tail, and yellow eyes, it has a distinct appearance. Its plumage varies, but it generally has a brownish-grey colouration with white spots and streaks. It is known for its agile flight and ability to mimic other birds' calls. The Eurasian pygmy owl primarily feeds on small birds, insects, and rodents. It inhabits various forested habitats, including coniferous and mixed woodlands. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay

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Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #Yellowhammer #EmberizaCitrinella | #Yellowhammers #Buntings #BuntingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) ♂

The yellowhammer is a colourful member of the bunting family, with a striking yellow head and underparts, streaked brown back, and white outer tail feathers. Adult males are more brightly coloured than the female. Found across Europe and parts of Asia, it prefers open habitats like farmland and grasslands. These birds forage on the ground for seeds and insects. They are resident breeders in many areas, but some populations migrate. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Note: Red-listed (severely declining) in Ireland and the UK.

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay

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Black kite (Milvus migrans) #AsianBirds #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AfricanBirds #AustralianBirds | #BlackKite | #Kites #HawkFamily #BirdsOfPrey : Photo by adilabiid #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Black kite (Milvus migrans)

The Black kite is a medium-sized bird of prey with a distinctive forked tail and dark brown plumage. It is found across large parts of Eurasia, Africa and Australasia, inhabiting a variety of habitats including urban areas, forests, and grasslands. Black kites are skilled soarers and often seen gliding on thermals. They are opportunistic feeders, scavenging on carrion and preying on small animals. Five subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

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Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #EurasianNuthatch #WoodNuthatch | #Nuthatches #NuthatchFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by yoshitaka2 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

The Eurasian nuthatch or Wood nuthatch is a small, plump bird with a distinctive blue-grey back, a rusty-red underside, and a black eye stripe. It is found throughout Europe and Asia, inhabiting mature deciduous or mixed woodlands. Nuthatches are agile climbers, capable of moving both up and down tree trunks with equal ease. They often store food in crevices in bark, and their loud, nasal call is a common sound in woodlands. 1.5 Flash (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by yoshitaka2 via Pixabay

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European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #EuropeanStonechat | #Stonechats #Chats #OldWorldFlycatchers #Flycatchers #PerchingBirds : Photo by TheOtherKev #birdsoftheworld #birdcards #birds

🌍 European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)

The European stonechat is a small bird found in Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. The male stonechat (pictured) has a black head, orange breast, and a white collar, while the female has similar colours but with more subdued tones. They inhabit open habitats such as heathlands, grasslands, and scrub, often perching on prominent spots to sing and defend their territories. Their diet consists mainly of insects and berries. Stonechats are known for their characteristic "chat" call. GPT-3.5 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay

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Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) #Asianbirds #Africanbirds #Eurasianbirds #Europeanbirds | #BeardedVulture #Lammergeier #Ossifrage | #Vulture #OldWorldVultures #BirdsOfPrey : Photo by ArminEP #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus)

The Bearded vulture, also known as the Lammergeier or Ossifrage, is a large bird of prey with a distinctive appearance. It has a dark brown body and a white head with a black, beard-like ruff of feathers around its neck. This species is found in mountainous regions of Eurasia and Africa. Bearded vultures are known for their unique feeding habits, as they primarily consume bones. They drop large bones from great heights to crack them open and access the marrow inside. GG 2024 (Edited)

Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by ArminEP via Pixabay

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Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #RedBackedShrike | #TypicalShrikes #Shrikes #PerchingBirds : Photo by mariuszopole #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)

The Red-backed shrike is a small, migratory bird that is known for its striking appearance and predatory behavior. The male red-backed shrike (pictured) has a distinctive red-brown back, hence its name, with a black mask extending across its eyes. Its underparts are pale and its tail is black and long. The female is less vibrant, with a grayish-brown back and fainter mask. Red-backed shrikes primarily inhabit open woodlands, scrublands, and grassy areas across Europe northwestern Asia. They overwinter in tropical and southern Africa. GPT-3.5 (Edited)

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New addition! Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) #CircumpolarBirds #ArcticBirds #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #SnowBunting | #SnowBuntings #Buntings #PerchingBirds : Photo by Georg_Wietschorke #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏🌎 Snow bunting, female

The Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) is a medium-sized songbird of the Arctic regions. Males are mostly white with a black back and tail, while females are more mottled brown and white. They are often seen in large flocks, flying in a rolling wave-like motion. These birds are typically found in open, treeless areas, such as tundra, moorland, and coastal areas. During winter, they migrate southwards. Four subspecies are recognised. GG 2024 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Georg_Wietschorke via Pixabay

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European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) #Eurasianbirds #Europeanbirds #Asianbirds | #EuropeanGreenWoodpecker #GreenWoodpecker #Yaffle | #GreenWoodpeckers #Woodpeckers : Photo by fotoblend #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 European green woodpecker (Picus viridis)

The European green woodpecker, also known as the Yaffle, is a bird species found in Europe and parts of western Asia. It is known for its vibrant green plumage and distinctive appearance. The bird has a medium-sized body with a strong bill, and a characteristic red crown. It predominantly feeds on ants, using its sharp bill to dig into the ground and extract insects. The European green woodpecker is known for its loud and distinct "yaffling call", which is often heard in its woodland habitat.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

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New addition! Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #Wagtails #PerchingBirds : Photo by breaklessbiker #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)

The Western yellow wagtail is a small, slender bird of western Eurasia, with a long, constantly wagging tail. Breeding males are olive above and bright yellow below, with head patterns varying by subspecies. Females and non-breeding males are paler. Most populations are migratory, moving south to tropical Africa and southern Asia to overwinter. They inhabit open country near water, often seen near cattle or in wet meadows. They feed on insects, foraging on the ground. Ten subspecies are recognised. GG 2024 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by breaklessbiker via Pixabay

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New addition! Crested lark (Galerida cristata) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AfricanBirds | #CrestedLark | #CrestedLarks #Larks #PerchingBirds : Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Crested lark (Galerida cristata)

The crested lark is a species of lark found across Eurasia and northern Africa. It is a small, brown bird with a distinctive crest, a short tail and a long, pointed bill. The crest is most prominent when the bird is excited or singing. It is a ground-dwelling bird that is often found in open areas such as fields and grasslands. The crested lark is a songbird and has a beautiful, warbling song that it sings from high in the sky. It is a social bird that often lives in small groups. Thirty-three subspecies are recognized. GG 2024 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969 via Pixabay

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Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #PiedAvocet | #Avocets #Waders #Shorebirds : Photo by Georg_Wietschorke #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

The Pied avocet is a striking black and white wader with a long, upturned bill and long, bluish legs. They breed in temperate Europe and across the Palearctic to Central Asia then on to the Russian Far East. It is a migratory species and most winter in Africa or southern Asia. Some remain to winter in the mildest parts of their range, for example in Spain and southern England.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Temperate Europe and across the Palearctic, mostly migrating to Africa and southern Asia to overwinter.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Charadriiformes (Shorebirds)
Family: Recurvirostridae (Avocets and Stilts)
Genus: Recurvirostra (Avocets)
Species: R. avosetta (Pied avocet)

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📷: Photo by Georg_Wietschorke via Pixabay

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Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #EurasianEagleOwl #Uhu #EagleOwl | #OldWorldEagleOwls #EagleOwls #TrueOwls #Owls #Raptors : Photo by Ben_Kerckx #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds

🌍🌏 Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

The Eurasian eagle-owl, also known as Uhu, or simply Eagle owl, is one of the largest owl species in the world, with a wingspan of up to 1.8 metres. It has a powerful build, with a large head and a hooked beak. Its plumage is typically brown or grey, with darker markings. The Eurasian eagle-owl is a nocturnal predator, and it hunts small mammals, birds, and reptiles. It is a solitary bird, and it only comes together with other owls to mate. At least 13 subspecies are accepted.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: The greater part of Eurasia.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Strigiformes (Owls)
Family: Strigidae (True owls/Typical owls)
Genus: Bubo (American horned owls, Old World eagle-owls)
Species: Bubo bubo (Eurasian eagle-owl)

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📷: Photo by Ben_Kerckx via Pixabay

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Great tit (Parus major) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #GreatTit | #OldWorldTits #Tits #PerchingBirds | Photo by jggrz #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds

🌍🌏 Great tit (Parus major)

The Great tit is a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Europe and central Asia. It is a small, plump bird with a bright lemon-yellow breast and black cap and bib. The male is slightly larger and has a more a vibrant colouration than the female. Great tits are noisy and inquisitive birds, often seen hopping around tree trunks and branches in search of insects and seeds. They are also known for their intelligence and their ability to adapt to different habitats.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Widespread throughout Eurasia and into parts of northern Africa.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds)
Family: Paridae (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice)
Genus: Parus (Old World tits)
Species: Parus major (Great tit)

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Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) #Palearcticbirds #Nearcticbirds #Eurasianbirds #Europeanbirds #Asianbirds #NorthAmericanbirds #SnowyOwl #PolarOwl #WhiteOwl #ArcticOwl #TrueOwls #Owls #Raptors Photo via Pixabay #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏🌎 Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)

The Snowy owl, also known as the Polar owl, the White owl or the Arctic owl, is a large, predominantly white, owl known for its striking appearance. Snowy owls have dense feathers that provide insulation in cold climates. They have relatively small heads and bright yellow eyes. Unlike most owls, Snowy owls are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. They are remarkable hunters, primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and occasionally fish.

Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: The Arctic regions of Eurasia and North America.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Strigiformes (Owls)
Family: Strigidae (True owls/Typical owls)
Genus: Bubo
Species: B. scandiacus

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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) #Eurasianbirds #Europeanbirds #Asianbirds #Africanbirds #GreyHeron #Herons #Waterbirds Photo by ArminEP #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)

The Grey heron is a large, elegant bird with a long neck, legs and beak. Its plumage is predominantly grey with a white underside. It is a solitary bird that can often be seen standing motionless at the edge of a pond or river, waiting patiently for fish to swim past. When it spots its prey, it will strike out with its long neck and spear the fish with its sharp beak. Grey herons are skilled hunters and can also catch small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Native throughout temperate Europe and Asia, and also parts of Africa.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Ardeidae (Herons and Egrets)
Genus: Ardea
Species: A. cinerea

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📷: Photo by ArminEP via Pixabay

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Red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #RedBreastedFlycatcher #FicedulaFlycatchers #OldWorldFlycatchers #Flycatchers #PerchingBirds | #birds #birdsoftheworld Photo by Takashi_Yanagisawa

🌍🌏 Red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva)

The Red-breasted flycatcher is a small, agile bird with a distinctive appearance. Males have a chestnut-red throat and upper-breast, contrasting with their olive-grey and blueish upperparts and white underside. Females are duller, with a brownish-grey breast. Red-breasted flycatchers are typically found in deciduous woodlands, particularly those with a plentiful supply of insects, their primary food source. They are acrobatic fliers, often catching insects in mid-air.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Eastern Europe and across central Asia, migrating to southern Asia to overwinter.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds)
Family: Muscicapidae (Old World flycatchers)
Genus: Ficedula (Ficedula flycatchers)
Species: F. parva

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📷: Photo by Takashi_Yanagisawa via Pixabay

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Common raven (Corvus corax) #HolarcticBirds #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #NorthAmericanBirds #AfricanBirds | #CommonRaven #Ravens #Corvids #PerchingBirds | #birds #birdsoftheworld Photo by connie_sf

🌍🌏🌎 Common raven (Corvus corax)

The Common Raven is a large, all-black bird with a thick neck, shaggy throat feathers, and a powerful beak. It's known for its heavy, soaring flight and distinctive, deep croak. Ravens are intelligent and adaptable creatures, often seen in pairs or small groups. They are opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of food, including carrion, insects, and small prey. These birds are highly social and can be observed engaging in playful behaviors like aerial acrobatics and object play.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds)
Family: Corvidae (Corvid family/Corvids)
Genus: Corvus (Crows, Ravens, and Rooks)
Species: C. corax

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Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #SpottedWoodpecker #Woodpeckers | #birds #birdsoftheworld Photo by Luca_Cagnasso

🌍🌏 Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

The Great spotted woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with a mostly black and white plumage. Adult males and juveniles have a crimson patch on the nape, which is absent from the otherwise similar-looking adult female. They have a white upper belly, red lower-belly, black wings featuring white spots, and a black head with a white patch on each side. These woodpeckers have a strong, chisel-like beak that they use to excavate tree trunks in search of food. Great spotted woodpeckers are commonly found in woodland areas, parks, and gardens with mature trees.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Widespread across Eurasia from Ireland to Japan, and in North Africa from Morocco to Tunisia.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae (Woodpeckers, Piculets, Wrynecks and Sapsuckers)
Genus: Dendrocopos
Species: D. major

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Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) #AsianBirds #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AfricanBirds | #RuddyShelduck #BrahminyDuck #Shelducks #Ducks #Waterbirds | #birds #birdsoftheworld

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Ruddy shelduck or Brahminy duck (Tadorna ferruginea)

The Ruddy shelduck is a striking bird with a vibrant orange-brown plumage, a black collar, and a white wing patch. Males are more colourful than females. These ducks are social and often found in pairs or small groups. They are active during the day and can be seen grazing on vegetation or wading in shallow waters. Ruddy shelducks are noisy birds with a loud, honking call.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Mainly found from far western Europe across the Palearctic to western China. There are small resident populations of this species in northwest Africa.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Anseriformes (Waterbirds)
Family: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
Genus: Tadorna (Shelducks)
Species: T. ferruginea

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