Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis)
Rock Thrush Bird Information & Facts Southern Europe and the warmest parts of central Europe are the home of the rock thrush. Length: 19 cm. The female is spotted brown …
Common birds
Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus)
Ring Ouzel Bird Information & Facts The mountain areas on the west coast of Scandinavia, England, Ireland, the Alps, Pyrenees and Carpathians are the home of the ring ouzel. Length: …
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Great Spotted Woodpecker Bird Information & Facts All of Europe, except Ireland and the most northern areas, provides a home for one of the most abundant of woodpeckers — the …
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
Black Woodpecker Bird Information & Facts Early in spring, often as early as March, woodlands with old pine trees or beeches echo to the loud drumming sound of the black …
Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)
Green Woodpecker Bird Information & Facts The whole of Europe, except northern Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland and Iceland, is home to the green woodpecker. Length: 32 cm. The female lacks the …
European Roller (Coracias garrulus)
European Roller Bird Information & Facts The European Roller, a most attractively coloured bird, may be seen in open locations with old trees, in light deciduous woods, or in rows …
European Nightjar (Coprimulgus europaeus)
European Nightjar Bird Information & Facts The European nightjar returns from its winter haven in eastern and southern Africa in late April or in May. Length: 27 cm. The female …
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Common Cuckoo Bird Information & Facts As early as the middle of April, one may hear the familiar melodious call of the male common cuckoo, returned to his breeding grounds …
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
Tawny Owl Bird Information & Facts The tawny owl is one of the most common owls in Europe, and remains in its breeding grounds even during severe winters. Length: 38 …
Turtle Dove (Steptopelia turtur)
Turtle Dove Bird Information & Facts The purring call of the turtle dove may be heard on a warm April or May day, announcing its return from winter quarters in …