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White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #AsianBirds | #WhiteFacedHeron #WhiteFrontedHeron #EgrettaNovaehollandiae | #Herons #Egrets #HeronFamily #WadingBirds #WaterBirds : Photo by Manubird #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), also known as the white-fronted heron, is a medium-sized heron with a distinct white face and pale blue-grey plumage. It has a long, slender neck, a pointed grey-black bill, and yellow legs. In flight, its dark wing feathers contrast with its paler body. This adaptable bird is widespread throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and New Zealand, favouring any habitat near shallow water, both fresh and saltwater. White-faced herons are often seen foraging solitarily or in small groups, employing methods like stalking or standing still to catch fish, insects, and amphibians. They have a slow, bouncing flight and may roost in trees or on the ground. Their calls include a harsh croak, especially during flight.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Manubird via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/white-faced-heron-bird-lake-heron-5792855/

VYVY

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New addition! Chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla) #AsianBirds | #ChestnutMunia #BlackHeadedMunia #LonchuraAtricapilla | #Munias #Finches #MuniaFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by vinsky2002 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla)

The chestnut munia, also known as the black-headed munia, is a small finch with a stubby grey-blue bill and a black head. Its body is primarily brown, with a brick-red patch on the lower back visible in flight. Some subspecies also have a black belly. Sexes are similar, while juveniles are uniformly pale brown without the dark head. This gregarious bird is found throughout Southeast Asia, frequenting open grasslands and cultivated areas, especially rice paddies. They feed mainly on grains and seeds and build large, dome-shaped nests in bushes or tall grass, laying 4-7 white eggs. At least ten subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by vinsky2002 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/chestnut-munia-male-outdoor-perch-4322444/

HHFP

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Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #WhooperSwan #CommonSwan | #Swans #DuckFamily #WaterBirds : Photo by Lancier #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)

The whooper swan, also known as the common swan, is a large, striking white swan found across a large part of Eurasia, with a long, erect neck and black legs. Its black bill features a prominent triangular yellow patch. During winter, whooper swans are social, forming flocks in wetlands, estuaries, and fields, feeding on aquatic plants, and grains. They are vocal, with a distinctive "whooping" call. In flight, they often form a 'V' shape. They are monogamous, and pairs engage in courtship displays.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Lancier via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/white-swan-swan-pond-bird-7767369/

VFFQ

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Ural owl (Strix uralensis) #AsianBirds #EuropeanBirds | #UralOwl #StrixUralensis | #Owls #EarlessOwls #TypicalOwls #TrueOwlFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural owl is a medium-sized owl species found principely in Eurosiberia. It has a distinctive appearance with a round head, large dark eyes, and a prominent facial disk. The Ural owl is known for its beautiful plumage, which consists of a mix of brown, black, and white feathers. It primarily inhabits coniferous forests and is a skilled nocturnal hunter, feeding on small mammals, birds, and insects. This owl species is known for its deep hooting calls. Up to fifteen subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/ural-owl-strix-uralensis-bird-5049416/

TAFS

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Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #SquaccoHeron #ArdeolaRalloides | #PondHerons #Herons #HeronFamily #WadingBirds #WaterBirds : Photo by MAKY_OREL #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)

The squacco heron is a compact species of heron known for its small size and distinctive appearance. A migratory bird, it breeds in southern Europe, south-west Asia, and parts of Africa, and overwinters in sub-Saharan Africa. It has pale buff or light brown feathers, streaked with darker markings, and a long, sharply-pointed bill. During breeding season (pictured), it develops long, ornamental plumes on its head, neck, and back. The squacco heron is primarily found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and rice fields. It feeds on a variety of aquatic prey, including small fish, frogs, insects, and crustaceans.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by MAKY_OREL via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/heron-hairy-ardeola-ralloides-2461169/

HPLY

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Brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) #Asianbirds | #BrownWingedKingfisher #PelargopsisAmauroptera | #Kingfishers #TreeKingfishers #KingfisherFamily : Photo by udaykiran0208 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera)

The brown-winged kingfisher is native to southeast Asia, and is known for its distinctive orange-brown body with dark brown wings. It has a long and robust red bill, red legs, and a short, brown tail. A medium-sized kingfisher, it typically inhabits mangrove forests and coastal areas, where it hunts for fish, crustaceans, and other small aquatic prey. It is known for its loud, melodious call.

Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by udaykiran0208 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-kingfisher-river-forest-8257970/

KHBO

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Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #BohemianWaxwing #BombycillaGarrulus | #Waxwings #WaxwingFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by PenjaK #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏🌎 Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

The Bohemian waxwing is a species of bird known for its striking appearance and distinctive call. It is a starling-sized songbird with a sleek grayish-brown plumage, a black mask around its eyes, and a crest on its head. The Bohemian waxwing has red waxy-looking tips on some of its wing feathers, giving it its name. It is primarily found in northern forests and tundra regions of Eurasia and North America. These birds are highly social and often travel in large flocks, feeding on berries and insects. Two or three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by PenjaK via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/waxwing-bird-branch-perched-5826677/

UGLG

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Red-throated barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos) #AsianBirds | #RedThroatedBarbet #PsilopogonMystacophanos | #OldWorldBarbets #Barbets #AsianBarbetFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Red-throated barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos)

The red-throated barbet is a vibrant Asian barbet, predominantly green with a stout bill. Medium-sized birds, males have a striking red throat and crown, a black face mask, and yellow and blue markings. Females are duller, lacking most of the male's facial colours. Found in lowland forests and swamps of Southeast Asia, they are often heard before being seen, with loud, repetitive calls. Primarily frugivorous, red-throated barbets are usually solitary or in pairs and nest in tree cavities.

Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/red-throated-barbet-bird-animal-7025483/

VMNF

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Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #WesternJackdaw #EurasianJackdaw #EuropeanJackdaw | #Jackdaws #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Didgeman #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula)

The western jackdaw, also known as the Eurasian jackdaw or the European jackdaw is a characterful bird belonging to the crow family. It is known for its distinctive black plumage, gray nape, and pale eyes. Jackdaws are highly social and often form large flocks, nesting in tree cavities or buildings. They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and carrion. The Western jackdaw is found across Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa, where it is commonly seen in urban, suburban, and rural habitats. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Didgeman via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/jackdaw-crow-raven-bird-bird-watch-3747346/

GNPV

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Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) #AsianBirds | #CommonPheasant #RingNeckedPheasant #BlueHeadedPheasant #PhasianusColchicus | #TypicalPheasants #Pheasants #PheasantFamily : Photo by TheOtherKev #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

The common pheasant, also known as the ring-necked pheasant or blue-headed pheasant, is a large, striking bird with iridescent chestnut, gold, and black plumage, a green head, red facial wattles, and often a white neck ring. Females are less conspicuous, with mottled brown feathers for camouflage. Native to Asia, they've been widely introduced globally, thriving in woodland, farmland, and scrub. Pheasants are ground-dwelling, foraging for seeds, insects, and vegetation. They are strong but short-distance fliers, preferring to run, and roost in trees at night. Around thirty subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/pheasant-field-feathers-male-6196488/

OLSD

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Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #DendrocoposMajor | #SpottedWoodpeckers #Woodpeckers #WoodpeckerFamily : Photo by Ruiterlijk #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

The great spotted woodpecker is a medium-sized Eurasian woodpecker with a mostly black and white plumage. Adult males and juveniles have a crimson patch on the nape, which is absent from the otherwise similar-looking adult female. They have a white upper belly, red lower-belly, black wings featuring white spots, and a black head with a white patch on each side. These woodpeckers have a strong, chisel-like beak that they use to excavate tree trunks in search of food. Great spotted woodpeckers are commonly found in woodland areas, parks, and gardens with mature trees.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Ruiterlijk via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-woodpecker-8673895/

EUKQ

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Shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator) #AsianBirds | #ShaheenFalcon #BlackShaheen #FalcoPeregrinus | #PeregrineFalcons #Falcons #FalconFamily #BirdsOfPrey : Photo by bitnikgao #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator)

The shaheen falcon, also known as the black shaheen, is a subspecies of the peregrine falcon, and is known for its powerful build. It displays blackish upperparts, rufous underparts with dark streaks, and a white throat sharply contrasted by a black face mask. Distinctive rufous underwing-coverts are also present. These falcons inhabit southern Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka to southeastern China. They prefer rocky and hilly terrains, often seen perched on cliffs or rock pinnacles. Shaheen falcons are swift predators, known for their incredible diving speeds when hunting. They primarily target other birds, capturing them in mid-air. They are typically solitary or found in pairs, and are known to mate for life.

Conservation status: Vulnerable

📷: Photo by bitnikgao via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-wildlife-plumage-beak-avian-9211824/

CZVT

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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

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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

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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/

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