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Category Archives: European Wildlife

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

April 16, 2015by matt-travels 4 Comments

The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small bird occurring in Europe and parts of northern Africa. Originally, the birds favour different kinds of forests as their habitats, preferably near […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

April 15, 2015by matt-travels 8 Comments

With a body length of around 9 cm and a weight between 4 and 7 grams, the Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is the smallest bird of Europe! Having said that, the […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis)

April 12, 2015by matt-travels 9 Comments

The Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) is a small bird native to Europe and Asia, as well as some parts of northern Africa. Within this range, the birds favor the open […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Dunnock (Prunella modularis)

April 11, 2015by matt-travels 10 Comments

The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small bird occurring in temperate Europe as well as parts of northern Africa and western Asia. The birds can be found mainly at the […]

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birds, European Wildlife

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

April 11, 2015by matt-travels 20 Comments

The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is native to Europe, western and central Asia, as well as parts of northern Africa. Due to their pretty plumage and pleasing voice, the finches […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

April 11, 2015by matt-travels 14 Comments

The Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) occurs in Europe, Asia, and parts of northern Africa. With a length of up to 18 cm, it is the largest finch in Europe. The birds […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

March 19, 2015by matt-travels 9 Comments

The Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized duck occurring in northern Europe, northern Russia, Canada, and the northern United States. The birds breed in the taiga, but migrate further […]

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birds, European Wildlife

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)

March 15, 2015by matt-travels 4 Comments

The White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a starling-sized bird occurring in much of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia (up to China), and northern India. Generally, the birds […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

March 11, 2015by matt-travels 6 Comments

The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a small water bird occurring in much of Europe, Africa, and Asia (up to Indonesia). Individuals breed in densely vegetated lakes or rivers, but […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

March 8, 2015by matt-travels 22 Comments

The Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized bird with a circumpolar distribution. The birds breed in the northern forests of Eurasia and North America, but migrate southwards during the […]

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birds, European Wildlife

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White-throated Kingfisher, India
Philippine Tarsier, Philippines
Steenbok, Namibia
Mealy Parrot, Panama
Red-breasted Merganser, Germany
Eurasian Oystercatcher, Germany
Eurasian Coot, Germany
Spotted Sandpiper, Panama
Harbor Seal, Germany
Hawfinch, Germany
Green Bee-eater, India
Abyssinian Roller, Benin
Giraffe, Namibia
Northern Gannet, Germany
Arctic Tern, Germany
Painted Stork, India
Eurasian Blackcap, Germany
Kob, Benin
Black Bear, USA
Eurasian Oystercatcher, Germany
Tricolored Heron, Panama
Grey Seal, Germany
Grey Seal, Germany
Whip Spider, Brazil
Yellow-headed Caracara, Panama
Little Grebe, Germany
Common Eider, Germany
Patas Monkey, Benin
White-tailed Eagle, Germany
White-tailed Eagle, Germany
Denham's Bustard, Benin
Roan Antelope, Benin
Double-banded Sandgrouse, Namibia
Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Panama
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