Bird Species in Focus
Colors, songs, and different habitats make the world of birds especially diverse. In the bird profiles, you can discover different species that I have observed and photographed myself. You will learn more about their special features and appearance.
The profiles cover more than their visible features. They also explain how the birds live and what they eat. You will learn which habitats are important for each species. This gives you a clear and easy overview without having to read complicated scientific texts.
You can go directly to the bird profiles that interest you. Whether you want to learn more about a certain species or simply look at the photos, this section includes many profiles of birds from Europe and Japan. Clear, informative, and visual.
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European bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
Key Facts: Photography Tips Distribution and Habitat of the European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is predominantly found in the southern and central regions of…
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White-bellied green pigeon (Treron sieboldii)
Key Data Photography Tips The Siebold Green Pigeon, scientifically known as Treron sieboldii, belongs to the pigeon family. Its Japanese name “Aobato” is derived from the green coloring…
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Black paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata)
Key Data Photography Tips Brief Overview of the Prince Paradise Flycatcher The Prince Paradise Flycatcher, also known as Sankōchō in Japan, is a striking migratory bird from the…
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Pacific reef heron (Egretta sacra)
Key Details Photography Tips Brief Description Pacific reef herons (Egretta sacra) are small herons that live along rocky coasts. They can reach up to 63 cm in length,…
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Blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Key data: Photography tips: The Blue rock thrush, also known as Monticola solitarius, is a fascinating bird belonging to the order of passerines. With a length of about…
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Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri)
Key Data Photography Tips The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Small Alexandrine Parakeet and belonging to the family of Old World Parrots (Psittacidae), is an…
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Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
Key Facts Photography Tips The Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a small bird measuring only 9-10.5 cm in size and weighing 10 g. Its rust-brown banded plumage allows it…
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Middle spotted woodpecker (Leiopicus medius)
Key Facts Photography Tips In the Western and Southwestern Palearctic, the Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes medius) is a rather rare bird species belonging to the woodpecker family (Picidae).…
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) – Image taken in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. Key Facts – Size: 50 – 69 cm – Weight: 50 – 100 g – Diet: Shore/land plants,…
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Common raven (Corvus corax)
Key Facts Photography Tips The Common Raven (Corvus corax) is a songbird belonging to the family Corvidae and is the largest raven species in Europe. Its scientific name…