Common Crane (Grus grus)
The Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large bird breeding in northern Europe and Asia, while migrating south towards northern Africa, Arabia, India, and China for the winter months. The […]
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European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
True to its name, the European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is a small green bird occurring almost everywhere in Europe. Furthermore, the species is native to parts of northern Africa and […]
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
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 […]
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
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 […]
Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
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 […]
Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
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 […]
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
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 […]
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
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 […]
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
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 […]
Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)
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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