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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Great egret (Ardea alba)
Key Facts Photography Tips The Great egret (Ardea alba) is a member of the heron family. With a body length of up to one meter and a wingspan…
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Eurasian magpie (Pica pica)
Key Facts Photography Tips The Eurasian magpie (Pica pica) is a bird belonging to the crow family and inhabits large parts of Europe, Asia, and northern North Africa.…
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Hooded crow (Corvus cornix)
Key Data Photography Tips The Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) belongs to the family of corvids (Corvidae) and is a Eurasian bird species that is widespread in Northern, Eastern,…
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European herring gull (Larus argentatus)
Key Data Photography Tips The European herring gull (Larus argentatus) is the most common large gull in Northern and Western Europe and a bird species within the gull…
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Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Key Data Observation Tip: Inland, coastal areas, still waters, larger rivers Photography Tips The black-headed gull, formerly known as Larus ridibundus, inhabits extensive parts of the northern Palearctic…
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Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)
Egyptian Goose: The African Bird in European Waters Learn about the Egyptian Goose – its unique appearance, habitat, and growing presence in Europe. Perfect for birdwatchers and nature…
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Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
Key Facts: Photography Tips: The mandarin duck belongs to the family of waterfowl (Anatidae) and the genus Aix. Originally from East Asia, there are also feral park populations…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
Key Facts: Photography Tips: The Canada goose belongs to the family of waterfowl and is the most common goose worldwide. Originally, its habitat was in North America. Its…
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Common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)
Key Data: Photography Tips: The Reed Bunting, also known as the Reed Sparrow, belongs to the Bunting family (Emberizidae) and is native to Europe, North Africa, and East…
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Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Key facts: Photography tips: The river tern (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the subfamily of terns (Sterninae) and is a widespread but not very common breeding and summer bird…