Also known as the yellow hammer, the northern flicker is a North American woodpecker, unique among its relatives for its ground-foraging behaviour. Unlike other woodpecker species that primarily excavate wood in search of insects, the northern...
The UK is home to roughly twenty-one birds of prey. Also known as raptors, birds of prey are among the most majestic and powerful birds with keen eyesight, sharp talons, and powerful beaks—adapted for a life of hunting and scavenging. These...
The United Kingdom is home to a rich diversity of bird species, many of which frequent gardens across the country. These species bring joy, color, and song to our outdoor spaces, from the cheerful chirping of sparrows to the vibrant flash of a blue...
The Corvidae birds are known for their intelligence, and magpies are no exception. With their impressive vocal repertoire and remarkable cognitive abilities, they are among the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom. Field Identification...
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...