Toucans, with their vivid plumage and iconic oversized bills, are among the most recognisable and fascinating birds in the world. Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, these birds belong to the family Ramphastidae and are...
Crested birds, with their regal appearance, enchant birdwatchers, ornithologists, and nature enthusiasts across the globe. In the avian world, a crest is a prominent, tuft-like arrangement of feathers atop the head of a bird, resembling a crown...
Also known as the marbled teal, this species was once native across the Mediterranean and beyond. Its dwindling habitat currently encompasses fragmented pockets in Asia, across the levant to southern Europe, where remaining European populations nest...
A small, unassuming bird of the Palearctic, the little bunting, Emberiza pusilla, was first described in the 1700s. Its species name, meaning “very small” in Latin, tells of its diminutive size. At five inches, this little brown, sparrow-like bird...
With over 1300 species, 60 of which are endemic, the Indian subcontinent boasts an abundance of birdlife. India is among the eight countries that make up this region. From the northern Himalayas to the coastal plains, its bountiful geography...
The demure Amur falcon, Falco amurensis, is a small, migratory raptor of the falconidae family. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in spirit as each year the Amur falcon makes a treacherous journey south from the Far East across the Arabian Sea...
The skuas are predatory sea birds known for their aggressive feeding habits and long migration routes. Their seafaring relatives include gulls, auks, terns, skimmers, and waders, all belonging to the Lari suborder. The genus Stercorarius was...
Also known as the black-throated diver, the Arctic loon is a northern migratory waterbird of the Gaviidae family. Once considered conspecific with the closely related Pacific loon, these two birds are now regarded as sister species together with the...
The red-footed falcon is a small raptor of the Falconidae family. It is a migratory species native to Eastern Europe and Asia, spending winters in Southern Africa. Their population numbers are dropping rapidly, and the species is at risk due to...
Not only is this magnificent raptor the fastest bird in the world, but also the fastest animal on the planet. The peregrine falcon is capable of reaching speeds of over 320 kilometres per hour. There are nineteen subspecies of peregrine falcons...