The Barn Swallow is one of the world's most widespread birds, and many birdwatchers eagerly await their return each spring. Known simply as the Swallow in the United Kingdom, these migratory birds ...

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Long-tailed jaegers are migratory seabirds, covering epic distances between their breeding grounds along the High Arctic coasts and their wintering territories in the open waters of the South Atlantic ...

Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

The black-crowned night heron lives on five of the world’s continents and is the most geographically widespread of all herons. Found year round mainly in the southern hemisphere, they breed and over ...

Known for its vibrant yellow underparts and lively tail-wagging habit, the Yellow Wagtail is a charming small bird that can be found in open country across Europe and Asia. With its distinctive ...

The Little Owl is the UK’s smallest bird of prey and a fascinating species to observe. Introduced over a century ago, these newcomers from the European mainland have become a regular sighting in ...

A beloved garden companion, the Robin redbreast is the UK’s unofficial national bird. These cheerful birds can be seen and heard throughout the year as they forage and nest alongside us. The Robin is ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

What do White-tailed Eagles look like? The White-tailed Eagle is a massive bird of prey with a very large yellow bill and pale yellow feet and eyes. As their name suggests, these birds have a short ...

Mallorca has long been known as one of the best places in the Mediterranean for bird watching, especially in the north close to the resort of Puerto Pollensa (also known as Port de Pollença, Majorca).

Apart from the unusual monotreme mammals of Australia, the combination of internal fertilization, oviparity (egg-laying), and advanced parental care is unique to avians. From flashy feathers and ...