Birds
Explore classification, origins, appearance, behavior, observation and care through the published animal profiles for birds.
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Published animal profiles
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
A sparrow with a brown crown and black cheek spots. The bird commonly called chamsae in Korea is the Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus.
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Owl (Eurasian Eagle-Owl)
Understanding owls through the tufted, nocturnally hunting Eurasian eagle-owl. Owls encompass many species; this entry uses the Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo, as an example.
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Peregrine Falcon
A peregrine falcon's pointed wings and aerial hunting. This entry covers the peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus.
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Common Kingfisher
A small kingfisher that needs clear water and earthen banks. Kingfishers encompass multiple species; here the small kingfisher Alcedo atthis is described.
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Duck
Waterside life, distinguishing mallards from domestic duck lineages. Duck is a broad name for many waterbirds; this entry focuses on the mallard Anas platyrhynchos and related domestic lineages.
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Oriental Magpie
Meet the familiar magpie within the species limits of Pica serica. Explore its long tail, feathers that appear different with the light, ground-foraging behavior and ways to observe without disturbing nests.
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