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06/21/2026

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Black Kite.The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a widespread, medium-sized bird of prey known for its dark brown plumage, ...
06/21/2026

Black Kite.

The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a widespread, medium-sized bird of prey known for its dark brown plumage, forked tail, and buoyant, soaring flight, often seen near human settlements, garbage dumps, and water bodies across Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. It's an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, insects, small mammals, and fish, and is considered the world's most abundant raptor, though it faces threats from habitat loss and poisoning.

Identification:

Appearance: Dark brown overall, with a distinctive forked tail (though it can look less forked in flight) and angled wings.

Size: Medium-sized raptor.

Flight: Soars and glides effortlessly on thermals, often seen in large flocks.

Habitat and Distribution:

Habitat: Highly adaptable, living near wetlands, rivers, coasts, grasslands, and even urban areas.

Distribution: Found across temperate and tropical regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia.

Diet and Behavior:

Diet: Extremely versatile, eating carrion, insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Hunting: Opportunistic, scavenging at garbage dumps and hunting live prey, sometimes transferring food from talons to beak mid-flight.

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Green Heron. The Green Heron is a small, stocky, and secretive heron known for its iridescent green-blue back, chestnut ...
06/21/2026

Green Heron.

The Green Heron is a small, stocky, and secretive heron known for its iridescent green-blue back, chestnut neck, and dark cap, often appearing hunched with its neck pulled in. It's a solitary hunter, typically found in wetlands and along wooded water edges, using a unique tool-using behavior to lure fish with bait like twigs or insects before striking with its dagger-like bill. These birds are about the size of an American crow, with bright yellow-green legs, and are known for their patience and intelligence.

Appearance:

Size: About 16-18 inches long, similar to a crow.

Color: Glossy, dark green-blue back and wings, rich chestnut neck and breast, and a blackish cap.

Legs: Bright yellow-green.

Bill: Long, sharp, and dark.

Juveniles: Browner with pale streaks on the neck and spots on the wings.

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Egyptian Goose.The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is an African member of the Anatidae family including ducks, ge...
06/21/2026

Egyptian Goose.

The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is an African member of the Anatidae family including ducks, geese, and swans. Because of their popularity chiefly as an ornamental bird, the species has also been introduced to Europe, the United States and elsewhere outside their natural range.

It swims well and appears heavy in flight, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name. On average, they are 63–73 cm (25–29 in) in length and weigh 1,500–2,348 g (3.307–5.176 lb)

The s*xes of this species are identical in plumage but the males are usually somewhat larger. They vary greatly in plumage tone, with some birds greyer and others browner, but this variation has not been observed to be s*x- or age-related. A large part of the wings of mature birds is white, but the white is hidden by the wing coverts when at rest. When it is aroused, either in alarm or aggression, the white is displayed.

Egyptian geese in the wild can live for up to 15 years, while captive individuals have been recorded reaching an age of 35.

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06/20/2026

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06/20/2026

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The Silver-eared Mesia is a beautiful bird native to Southeast Asia. Recognized by its vibrant colors and distinctive silver ear patch, it is often found in forests and dense vegetation, moving actively through the undergrowth in search of food.
Scientific Name
Leiothrix argentauris

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A graceful forest dove known for its long tail and soft brown plumage. πŸ•ŠοΈThe Brown Cuckoo-Dove is a widespread bird foun...
06/09/2026

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The Brown Cuckoo-Dove is a widespread bird found across eastern Australia. Often seen in forests and woodlands, it is recognized by its slender build and elegant appearance. In 2016, it became one of three species identified after the slender-billed cuckoo-dove was split.
Scientific Name
Macropygia phasianella

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Whiskered Treeswift. The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) is a species of bird in the family Hemiprocnidae. It is...
06/09/2026

Whiskered Treeswift.

The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) is a species of bird in the family Hemiprocnidae. It is the smallest of 4 species in genus Hemiprocne and is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
Elongated white β€œwhiskers” and brows give this elegant species the appearance of a wise old man. Long-tailed and long-winged, like a cross between a swift and a swallow. Glossy brownish-olive with glossy blue-black wings and head. Male has chestnut ear patches, while the female has bluish ones. Sallies from exposed perches in the canopy and along clearings in lowland and foothill wet forests. Gives squeaky, excited-sounding calls and high-pitched chattering.

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06/09/2026

Pied Kingfisher.

The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a species of water kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. It has five recognised subspecies. Its black and white plumage and crest, as well as its habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish, make it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast, while females have a single broken breast band. They are usually found in pairs or small family groups. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.

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A Green Bee-eater skillfully holds an insect in its beak while balancing on a small branch, capturing a sharp and natura...
06/06/2026

A Green Bee-eater skillfully holds an insect in its beak while balancing on a small branch, capturing a sharp and natural hunting moment.βœ…

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