Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large antelope species occurring in the savannahs of central, eastern, and southern Africa. Larger individuals can reach a shoulder height of 1.5 m […]
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Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus)
True to its name, the Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus) occurs throughout India south of the Himalaya. The most characteristic features of these common birds are their thick bill and […]
Yellow-breasted Tit (Cyanistes cyanus flavipectus)
The Yellow-breasted Tit (Cyanistes cyanus flavipectus) is a subspecies of the Azure Tit which is especially common in Central Asia. Outside this area, the small birds are only rare vagrants. […]
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)
The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) is a medium-sized shore bird occurring in the Americas. The species breeds in the northern United States and Canada during the summer months, but spends […]
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an extremely peculiar animal occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. The species carries a series of world records: for once, it is the tallest living terrestrial animal. […]
Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
The Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a bird of prey occurring in wetlands of southern and central America including populations on Cuba and southern Florida. True to its name the […]
Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
The Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large bird of prey native to the savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. The birds can reach a height of 1.4 m and a wingspan of […]
Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)
True to its name, the Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) lives in groups of several hundred individuals. Together, the birds construct the largest of all bird nests which are used simultaneously […]
Common Murre (Uria aalge)
The Common Murre (Uria aalge) lives in the arctic and subarctic regions of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The birds breed in colonies at rocky shores with occasionally more than […]
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
The Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope native to the deserts and semi-deserts of southern Africa (mainly Namibia, Botswana, northern South Africa, and western Zimbabwe). Its name derives from […]
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