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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Daurian redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus)
Key data Photography tips: The Daurian redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus) is a small pas serine bird found in temperate Asia, known as “Jōbitaki” in Japan. The species was first…
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EZO – Ural Owl (japonica)
Key data Photography tips: The Japanese Ural Owl (Strix uralensis japonica) is a subspecies of the Ural Owl and belongs to the family of owls, also known as…
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Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Key data Photography tips: The Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is a large waterbird species, with a wingspan of up to 2 meters and can weigh up to 12…
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Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) Japan
Key data Photography tips: The Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) is a subspecies of the Black Kite (Milvus migrans) that is found in various regions of Asia. The…
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Eurasian coot (Fulica atra)
Key data Photography tips: The Eurasian coot belongs to the rail family (Rallidae) and has dark plumage. Its head and neck are dark gray to black, and the…
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Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
Key data Photography tips: The Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a medium-sized waterbird that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a striking bird…
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Warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus)
Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) – The Lively Bird with a White Eye Ring Key Facts: Table of Contents 1. Introduction: The Japanese White-eye – A Common Sight in…
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Chinese spot-billed duck (Anas zonorhyncha)
Key data Photography tips: The Chinese Spot-Billed Duck, also known as Eastern Spot-Billed Duck or Spot-Billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha), is a bird species from the family of ducks.…
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Varied tit (Sittiparus varius)
Key data Photography tips: The Varied Tit, also known as the Japanese Tit or Persian Tit, is a songbird species belonging to the family Paridae. It measures approximately…
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Large-billed crow (Corvus macrorhynchos)
Key data Photography tips: The Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) is a species of crow that is native to wide areas of South and Southeast Asia. As the name…