Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is a medium-sized plover occurring in West, South, and Southeast Asia (from Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and southern Russia through India up to Vietnam and […]
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Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a small heron which originally occurred in the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, since the end of […]
Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
The Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) is a small bird species living in Europe, Asia, and northeastern North America. Only occasionally, individuals migrate as far south as East Africa, southern Asia, […]
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)
The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a medium-sized bird originally occurring in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and throughout the Sahel of Africa (from Guinea and Senegal up to […]
Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
The Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a small to medium-sized antelope occurring in southern Africa (Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho). The species’ name originates in their peculiar behaviour of […]
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)
The Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is a medium-sized diving duck belonging to the so-called sawbills. The species occurs almost throughout the northern hemisphere including North America, Europe, and northern Asia. […]
Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large wader occurring in South and Southeast Asia (from Pakistan throughout the Indian subcontinent to Thailand, China, and occasionally even Japan or the […]
Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus)
The Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) is a medium-sized bird of prey occurring in southern Africa. In this region, the birds favor dry and open habitats preying on lizards, birds, […]
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
The Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large seal found along the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean including western Europe and eastern North America. These mammals reach an impressive […]
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is a species occurring along coasts of the temperate and Arctic northern hemisphere (including Europe, Asia, and North America). Adult individuals attain lengths of up […]
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