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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

541–576 of 1680 species

Eurasian Kestrel

Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

The Eurasian Kestrel is a master of the air, famous for its ability to hover perfectly still while hunting. This char...

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Eurasian Linnet

Eurasian Linnet

Linaria cannabina

A social finch with a song as bright as its plumage, the Eurasian Linnet is a delight of the open countryside. Watch ...

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Eurasian Magpie

Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

The Eurasian Magpie is the intelligent, iridescent jewel of the backyard. Known for their striking monochrome plumage...

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Eurasian Oystercatcher

Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

With its neon-orange bill and dapper black-and-white tuxedo, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is a bold and noisy highlight...

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Eurasian Pygmy-Owl

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium passerinum

The Eurasian Pygmy-Owl may be small enough to fit in your palm, but it is a fierce and fearless hunter of the norther...

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Eurasian Scops-Owl

Eurasian Scops-Owl

Otus scops

A tiny master of camouflage with a hauntingly beautiful call, the Eurasian Scops-Owl is a hidden gem of the nocturnal...

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Eurasian Siskin

Eurasian Siskin

Spinus spinus

A vibrant, acrobatic finch that brings a splash of yellow to winter gardens. Known for its social nature and love of ...

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Eurasian Skylark

Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Famous for its soaring, melodic song and humble brown plumage, the Eurasian Skylark is the quintessential bird of the...

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Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

The ghost of the garden, the Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a lightning-fast predator that turns every backyard into a high-...

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Eurasian Spoonbill

Eurasian Spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

With its iconic spatula-shaped bill and elegant white plumage, the Eurasian Spoonbill is one of the most distinctive ...

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Eurasian Stone-curlew

Eurasian Stone-curlew

Burhinus oedicnemus

With its piercing yellow eyes and a cry that haunts the moonlit heath, the Eurasian Stone-curlew is a ghost of the dr...

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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

A dapper little visitor with a signature black cheek patch and a rich chestnut crown. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a ...

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Eurasian Whimbrel

Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Meet the globe-trotting shorebird with a curved bill and a wandering spirit. From the arctic tundra to tropical mangr...

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Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

With his dapper chestnut head and glowing yellow crown, the Eurasian Wigeon is the most musical guest in the winter w...

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Eurasian Wren

Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

The Eurasian Wren is a pocket-sized powerhouse, known for its remarkably loud song and its habit of scurrying through...

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Eurasian Wryneck

Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

The Eurasian Wryneck is a cryptic wonder of the bird world, famous for its snake-like neck movements and intricate, b...

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European Bee-eater

European Bee-eater

Merops apiaster

The European Bee-eater is a living rainbow, a migratory masterpiece that brings a touch of the tropics to the Europea...

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European Golden-Plover

European Golden-Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

A shimmering icon of the uplands, the European Golden-Plover transforms from a cryptic moorland nester into a dazzlin...

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European Goldfinch

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

With its brilliant red face and golden-streaked wings, the European Goldfinch is a vibrant jewel of the backyard. Kno...

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European Greenfinch

European Greenfinch

Chloris chloris

With its chunky build and flashes of lemon-yellow, the European Greenfinch is a cheerful mainstay of the garden bird ...

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European Herring Gull

European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

The European Herring Gull is a master of adaptation, equally at home on a wild Atlantic cliff as it is on a suburban ...

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European Honey-buzzard

European Honey-buzzard

Pernis apivorus

Meet the forest's most specialized raptor, a bird of prey that ignores mice and rabbits in favor of underground wasp ...

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European Robin

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

With its iconic red breast and soulful song, the European Robin is the quintessential garden companion. Famous for it...

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European Roller

European Roller

Coracias garrulus

A masterpiece of turquoise and cinnamon, the European Roller is one of the most colorful birds in the Northern Hemisp...

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European Serin

European Serin

Serinus serinus

The European Serin is the smallest finch in its range, a vibrant yellow spark that brings energy and a 'glassy' song ...

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European Shag

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

With their iridescent green plumage and striking emerald eyes, the European Shag is the sleekest diver of the rocky c...

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European Starling

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Master mimics with a 'starry' winter coat, European Starlings are the acrobats of the bird world. Whether performing ...

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European Stonechat

European Stonechat

Saxicola rubicola

With its vibrant orange breast and sharp 'clicking' call, the European Stonechat is a charismatic sentinel of the ope...

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Evening Grosbeak

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

A stocky powerhouse of the finch family, the Evening Grosbeak dazzles with its massive ivory bill and bold golden plu...

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Fan-tailed Warbler

Fan-tailed Warbler

Euthlypis lachrymosa

A restless gem of the forest floor, the Fan-tailed Warbler captivates observers with its rhythmic tail-flicking and b...

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Far Eastern Curlew

Far Eastern Curlew

Numenius madagascariensis

The Far Eastern Curlew is the world's largest sandpiper, an endangered giant of the wetlands famous for its incredibl...

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Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

A robust gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Fawn-breasted Brilliant is easily recognized by its warm cinnamon pluma...

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Ferruginous Hawk

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

As the largest Buteo in North America, the Ferruginous Hawk is a master of the western prairies. With its feathered l...

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Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the bird world, known for its fierce hunting skills, daytime ...

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Festive Amazon

Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A vibrant specialist of the South American riverfronts, the Festive Amazon is easily identified by its striking red r...

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Field Sparrow

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

With its signature pink bill and warm, rusty cap, the Field Sparrow is a gentle soul of the overgrown meadow. Watch f...

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