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Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #RedBackedShrike #LaniusCollurio | #TypicalShrikes #Shrikes #PerchingBirds : Photo by Kodl68 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)

The red-backed shrike is a small, carnivorous bird that is known for its striking appearance and predatory behavior. The male (pictured) has a distinctive red-brown back, hence its name, with a black mask extending across its eyes. Its underparts are pale and its tail is black and long. The female is less vibrant, with a grayish-brown back and fainter mask. Red-backed shrikes primarily inhabit open woodlands, scrublands, and grassy areas across Europe and parts of Asia. They migrate to tropical and southern Africa for the winter.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Kodl68 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/shrike-bird-animal-feathers-8973601/

FNDB

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Daurian redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus) #AsianBirds | #DaurianRedstart #PhoenicurusAuroreus | #Redstarts #OldWorldFlycatcherFamily#PerchingBirds : Photo by Unnamed #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Daurian redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus)

The Daurian redstart is a small migratory songbird found in Asia. The male (pictured) has a distinctive plumage with a bright orange-red breast, black face, wings, and tail. The female has a more subdued coloration with grayish-brown feathers. They inhabit a variety of habitats, including forests, shrublands, and mountainous regions. Daurian redstarts are known for their melodious song and agile flight. They feed on insects, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Unnamed via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-perched-animal-6172098/

AEDX

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Common whitethroat (Curruca communis) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #CommonWhitethroat #GreaterWhitethroat #CurrucaCommunis | #Whitethroats #Warblers #OldWorldWarblerFamily #PerchingBirds | : Photo by pevank01 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Common whitethroat (Curruca communis)

The common whitethroat, or greater whitethroat, is a small warbler with a grey head, white throat, and brownish-streaked back. Males display a brighter throat and pinkish breast, especially during breeding. They are found across Europe and temperate western Asia, favoring scrubland, hedgerows, and farmland edges. Their distribution shifts south into Africa for the winter months. Whitethroats are active, often seen flitting through bushes, catching insects. Their song is a scratchy, chattering warble, often delivered from a prominent perch. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by pevank01 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/warbler-songbird-warbler-5216084/

IUPS

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Zebra dove (Geopelia striata) #AsianBirds | #ZebraDove #BarredGroundDove #BarredDove | #Doves #PigeonFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Zebra dove (Geopelia striata)

The zebra dove, also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, is a small ground-dwelling dove found throughout Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive black and white striped pattern on its wings and tail. The rest of its body is generally a light brown colour. Zebra doves are found in open country in lowland areas and are commonly seen in gardens and parks. No subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/starling-sparrow-forest-jungle-4822153/

JCRZ

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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #CommonBuzzard #ButeoButeo | #Buzzards #HawkFamily #BirdsOfPrey : Photo by Kackla #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)

The common buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey with broad wings and a short tail. Its plumage varies greatly, from dark brown to paler shades, often with a light chest. They are widespread across Europe, and increasingly common in the UK, inhabiting woodlands, farmlands, and uplands. Buzzards soar on thermals, often seen circling overhead, and have a distinctive mewing call. They primarily hunt small mammals, but also take birds and insects. Eleven subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Kackla via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/buzzard-bird-animal-feathers-9366329/

NCIN

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Malayan banded pitta (Hydrornis irena) #AsianBirds | #MalayanBandedPitta #BlueTailedPitta #HydrornisIrena | #Pittas #PittaFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by kokholam #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Malayan banded pitta (Hydrornis irena) ♀

The Malayan banded pitta is a small, vibrant bird with a black and yellow head with an orange nape, a brown back and wings, a blue and orange banded chest, and a short, blue tail. Females have a more uniformly brown and orange banded chest. Found in lowland and hill forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand, it prefers dense undergrowth. These shy, solitary birds forage on the forest floor for insects and invertebrates, and are more often heard than seen, thanks to their melodious, flute-like calls.

Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)

Photo by kokholam via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-malaysia-birds-2784002/

DTMH

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #WesternCattleEgret #ArdeaIbis | #CattleEgrets #Egrets #Herons #HeronFamily : Photo by Beto_MdP #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Western cattle egret (Ardea ibis)

The western cattle egret is a small, white heron with a yellow bill and legs. Originally from parts of Eurasia and Africa, it has dramatically expanded its range globally. Breeding adults display orange-buff plumes. They thrive in grasslands and agricultural areas, often seen alongside livestock, feeding on insects disturbed by the animals. Their behavior includes colonial nesting and a diet primarily of insects, though they also consume other small animals.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay

ECPV

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) #AsianBirds | #PlumHeadedParakeet #PsittaculaCyanocephala | #AfroAsianRingNeckedParrots #OldWorldParrots #Parrots #Parakeets #ParrotFamily : Photo by balouriarajesh #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) ♂

The plum-headed parakeet features a distinctive pinkish purple head in males, while females have a bluish-grey head. They are small to medium-sized parakeets with a predominantly green body. Native to the Indian subcontinent, they inhabit woodlands, forests, and agricultural areas. These parakeets are typically seen in flocks, foraging for seeds, fruits, and flowers. Plum-headed parakeets are known for their swift flight and vocalizations, often emitting high-pitched calls.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by balouriarajesh via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/plum-headed-parakeet-bird-animal-7030954/

YOWA

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Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #PygmyOwls #TrueOwls #Owls #OwlFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl is a small owl species found in the boreal forests of northern Eurasia. With a round head that often appears flattened, short tail, and yellow eyes, it has a distinct appearance. Its plumage varies, but it generally has a brownish-grey colouration with white spots and streaks. It is known for its agile flight and ability to mimic other birds' calls. The Eurasian pygmy owl primarily feeds on small birds, insects, and rodents. It inhabits various forested habitats, including coniferous and mixed woodlands. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay

IBJX

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Japanese pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus kizuki) #AsianBirds | #JapanesePygmyWoodpecker #PygmyWoodpecker #YungipicusKizuki | #Woodpeckers #WoodpeckerFamily : Photo by Kanenori #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Japanese pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus kizuki)

The Japanese pygmy woodpecker, or simply pygmy woodpecker, is a small woodpecker, characterized by a dark brown back with white bars, and a white and brown patterned head. They inhabit forests across much of Japan, as well as parts of East Asia, including Korea and eastern Siberia. Their behavior includes foraging for insects and spiders, often hanging upside down. They produce high-pitched "tsi-tsi-tsi" calls and a rapid drumming sound.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Kanenori via Pixabay

CGCO

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #Yellowhammer #EmberizaCitrinella | #Yellowhammers #Buntings #BuntingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) ♂

The yellowhammer is a colourful member of the bunting family, with a striking yellow head and underparts, streaked brown back, and white outer tail feathers. Adult males are more brightly coloured than the female. Found across Europe and parts of Asia, it prefers open habitats like farmland and grasslands. These birds forage on the ground for seeds and insects. They are resident breeders in many areas, but some populations migrate. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Note: Red-listed (severely declining) in Ireland and the UK.

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay

BGHR

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) #AsianBirds | #WhiteThroatedKingfisher #WhiteBreastedKingfisher #HalcyonSmyrnensis | #Kingfishers #TreeKingfishers #KingfisherFamily : Photo by PINKI_ISHAN #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

The white-throated kingfisher, also known as the white-breasted kingfisher, is a striking bird with a bright blue back, chestnut head and belly, and a white throat and breast. It has a large red bill and is often seen perched on wires or branches near water bodies, but also in parks and gardens. It hunts by diving into water to catch fish, but also eats insects, reptiles, and amphibians. It is a common sight in Asia, from the Sinai Peninsula to the Philippines. Five subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by PINKI_ISHAN via Pixabay

IRNF

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds #AustralianBirds | #GreatCrestedGrebe #PodicepsCristatus | #Grebes #GrebeFamily #DivingBirds #WaterBirds : Photo by luxber #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

The great crested grebe is a medium-sized water bird native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa and Australia. It is known for its elegant appearance, intricate courtship displays, and adaptability to various freshwater environments. During the breeding season, it displays a distinctive black crest on its head, which gives it its name. Its body has a white belly and neck, with the upperparts being dark brown or black. The eyes are red. Outside the breeding season, the crest is less prominent, and the overall plumage appears more muted. Three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by luxber via Pixabay

VEIK

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Indian rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis) #AsianBirds | #RoseRingedParakeet #RingNeckedParakeet #KramerParrot | #AfroAsianRingNeckedParrots #Parakeets #Parrots #ParrotFamily : Photo by TheOtherKev #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Indian rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis) ♀

The Indian rose-ringed parakeet is a vibrant green parrot, the adult male having a distinctive black and pink collar around its neck. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it has also been introduced to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America. These social birds are often seen in flocks, feeding on fruits, seeds, and nuts. They are known for their loud, chattering calls and their ability to mimic human speech.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Note: Where introduced, rose-ringed parakeets may affect native biodiversity.

📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay

HPGX

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Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) #NorthernHemisphereBirds #NorthAmericanBirds #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #GreatGreyOwl #GreatGrayOwl | #TrueOwls #OwlFamily #Owls : Photo by thechaotictraveler #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎🌍🌏 Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa)

The great grey owl is the world's largest owl, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet. It has a distinctive pale grey plumage with dark streaks, large yellow eyes, and a prominent facial disc. These owls are found in boreal forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. They are primarily nocturnal hunters, using their exceptional hearing to locate small mammals in dense vegetation or under snow.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Note: Intensified timber management, rodenticides, vehicle collisions, and the increasing prevalence of the West Nile virus, pose ongoing threats to their numbers.

📷: Photo by thechaotictraveler via Pixabay

IPCC

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Asian green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) #AsianBirds | #AsianGreenBeeEater #LittleGreenBeeEater | #BeeEaters #BeeEaterFamily : Photo by MOHANN #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Asian green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

The Asian green bee-eater, or little green bee-eater, is a colourful bird found in Asia. It has a vibrant green plumage with a long, slender body and elongated central tail feathers. These bee-eaters have a distinctive black eye stripe and a black beak. The crown and upper back are tinged with golden rufous. They are known for their remarkable aerial agility and their ability to catch and feed on flying insects, especially bees, wasps and ants. They typically inhabit open woodlands, scrublands, and agricultural areas.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by MOHANN via Pixabay

VGSB

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

New addition! Ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #OrtolanBunting #Ortolan | #Buntings #OldWorldBuntingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by akbarnemati #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana)

The ortolan bunting is a small, brown, sparrow-like bird, with a grey head, yellow 'moustaches', and a white throat. It is typically found in open scrubby areas, farmland, and woodland edges in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. In breeding season, males are highly territorial and sing loudly to defend their territory. They are known to be secretive and skulking birds, often hiding in dense vegetation to escape detection. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Note: Possibly now in decline due to illegal hunting.

📷: Photo by akbarnemati via Pixabay

KHNV

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Blue-throated barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus) #AsianBirds | #BlueThroatedBarbet | #Barbets #OldWorldBarbets #AsianBarbets #BarbetFamily : Photo by astiktirthesh1988 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Blue-throated barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus)

The blue-throated barbet is a vibrant green bird with a striking blue throat and a black and red crown. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, inhabiting forests and woodlands. These birds are primarily fruit-eaters, but they also consume insects. Their distinctive calls, a series of "tuk" sounds, can often be heard even when the bird itself is hidden among the leaves.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by astiktirthesh1988 via Pixabay

JZBG

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #WhiteThroatedDipper #EuropeanDipper | #Dippers #DipperFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by unknown #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus)

The white-throated dipper, also known as the European dipper, is a small, rotund, dark bird with a distinctive white throat. It's known for its habit of diving into fast-flowing streams and rivers to catch aquatic insects and small fish. The white-throated dipper is found in freshwater habitats across Europe and parts of Asia. 13 subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by unknown via Pixabay

RNQE

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Warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) #AsianBirds | #WarblingWhiteEye | #WhiteEyes #TypicalWhiteEyes #WhiteEyeFamily #Songbirds #PerchingBirds : Photo by Kanenori #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus)

The warbling white-eye is a small, active songbird native to East Asia. It has a distinctive white ring around its eyes, a bright yellow throat and a greenish back. It is commonly found in woodlands, parks and gardens, where it forages for insects, fruit and nectar. Its lively and acrobatic behaviour makes it a popular sight among birdwatchers. Fifteen subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Kanenori via Pixabay

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