Birds of Our Observations
Let yourself be inspired by our fascinating observations from the past years and discover the diverse world of nature. Here, we regularly present a compilation of our latest discoveries and observations.
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Chinese spot-billed duck (Anas zonorhyncha)
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. It is native to large parts of East Asia, from southern Siberia and Mongolia to China, Korea, and Japan. It has a robust, medium-sized body and reaches
Varied tit (Sittiparus varius)
The Varied Tit, also known as the Japanese Tit or Persian Tit, is a songbird species belonging to the family Paridae. It measures approximately 12 cm in length and weighs between 10-14 g. It is distinctively colored, with a black head and
Large-billed crow (Corvus macrorhynchos)
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 suggests, the Large-billed Crow has a conspicuously strong and massive beak that appears larger than other species of crows. The Large-billed Crow has a long black beak, with the upper part noticeably curved in males. The eyes have a dark brown
Great tit (Parus major)
The great tit (Parus major) is a small songbird belonging to the tit family (Paridae). It is approximately 15 cm long and has a wingspan of about 8 cm. The plumage of the great tit is unmistakable, with black, white, and yellow markings. The head, neck, and throat are black, while the wings and tail are black and white striped. The belly and chest are yellow, and the bill is short, sturdy, and black.
White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is unlike most other songbirds as it lives near water and is an excellent swimmer and diver. This large bird has a stocky appearance, with a length of about 16-18 centimeters and a weight of 50 to 90 grams. Its feathers are dark brown on the upper side and white on the underside, which helps it blend in perfectly when swimming in the
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, conspicuous, and colorful bird that is native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the kingfisher family (Alcedinidae). This colorful bird has a bright blue-turquoise plumage on its head, back, and wings that gleams in the sunlight. The underside is reddish-orange to rust-brown in color. The eyes are large and dark, the bill is long, pointed, and black in males. Females
Eurasian nuthatch(Sitta europaea)
The nuthatches are a genus of passerine birds in the family Sittidae, with around 28 species found in Europe, Asia, and North America. The male nominate subspecies, S. e. europaea, has a length of 14 cm (5.5 in) and a wingspan of 22.5–27 cm (8.9–10.6 in). It weighs between 17–28 g (0.6–1 oz). Its upperparts are blue-grey, it has a black eye-stripe, and its throat and underparts are whitish. The flanks and lower belly are orange-red, with white spots on the undertail. Its bill is dark grey, and it has a paler area on the base of the lower mandible. Its iris is dark brown, and its legs and feet are pale brown or greyish. Most other members of the S. e. europaea group differ only
Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is a large species of crane belonging to the family Gruidae. It is also known as the Manchurian crane. This crane is native to East Asia, found in Russia, China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. Its body length is approximately 150 cm, and it can have a wingspan of up to 250 cm.
Blakiston's fish owl (Bubo blakistoni)
The Blakiston's fish owl, also known as Bubo blakistoni, is one of the world's largest owl species. This impressive owl is capable of catching fish and is specialized for living in aquatic environments.
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
The body length varies between 85 and 105 centimeters, while the wingspan can reach up to 2.8 meters. The weight of Steller's sea eagles usually ranges from 5 to 9 kilograms, with females often being
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
The white-tailed eagle is a large bird of prey and belongs to the family of hawks. It is known for its impressive size and strength, as well as its majestic appearance. It has a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters and can reach a body length of up to 1 meter. Its plumage is usually brown, white, and black. The young birds are often darker and only get
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
The blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) prefers woodlands, parks, gardens, farmland, and other open landscapes. Where blue tits live, they are often found in groups of up to 20 birds. Typically, males and females are together, but there are also groups of just males or females. They usually build their nests in tree cavities, but nes