Birds of Bali in taxonomic hierarchy

Purple heron / Purpurreiher (Ardea purpurea)

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Purple heron, Phnom Krom. 2024-03-03 06:13:38 Thailand NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
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First observed in Thailand on 2024-03-03.

Description

General:The purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is a wide-ranging species of wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. The scientific name comes from Latin ardea "heron", and purpureus, "coloured purple".^[2] It breeds in Africa, central and southern Europe, and southern and eastern Asia. The Western Palearctic populations migrate between breeding and wintering habitats whereas the African and tropical-Asian populations are primarily sedentary, except for occasional dispersive movements. [more]
Vocalization:Quite similar to Grey Heron, but not so vocal. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 10-18
Breeding: 04-20 - 07-29
Migration in: 09-17 - 10-18
Migration out: 09-17 - 09-25
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Physical details

Physical details: length=78-90 cm, wingspan=120-150 cm, weight=525-1218 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Calls: Calls:Pitch slightly higher and remains stable throughout the short call. Volume muffled and timbre drier. [Link] Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

♫ XC878038 - Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea manilensis - flight call - Nonthaburi, Thailand. Source: XENOCANTO XC878038 - Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea manilensis - flight call - Nonthaburi, Thailand.mp3 Thailand (flight call)


Call attributes: flight call Frequency: ,
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Black-crowned night-heron / Nachtreiher (Nycticorax nycticorax)

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Wikipedia: Black-crowned night-heron Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-BCNH_CMCNJ_for_Wiki.png

Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General:The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), or black-capped night heron, commonly shortened to just night heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia (where it is replaced by the closely related nankeen night heron, with which it has hybridized in the area of contact). [more]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 09-28
Migration in: 09-07 - 09-14
Migration out: 09-07 - 09-28
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Physical details: length=58-65 cm, wingspan=105-112 cm, weight=500-800 g
Habitats: Wetland
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Little egret / Seidenreiher (Egretta garzetta)

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Seidenreiher? 2025-03-05 19:05:49 Fehraltorf Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 8.625
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-02-05.

Description

The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron in the family Ardeidae. The genus name comes from the Provençal French Aigrette, "egret", a diminutive of Aigron," heron". The species epithet garzetta is from the Italian name for this bird, garzetta or sgarzetta.^[2] [more]
Vocalization:Sometimes utters a dry, rasping "kerrr" when flushed, but is mostly silent away from breeding ground. In colonies a peculiar gurgling and vibrating sound is heard; "ghala-la-la-la". [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Migration in: 09-28 - 10-07
Migration out: 09-28 - 10-05
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Physical details

Physical details: length=55-65 cm, wingspan=88-95 cm, weight=350-550 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ XC799679 - Little Egret - Egretta garzetta - call that sounds like its vomiting - Catalunya, Spain. Source: XENOCANTO XC799679 - Little Egret - Egretta garzetta - call that sounds like its vomiting - Catalunya, Spain.mp3 Spain (call)


Calls: Sort of a quack, brighter and higher than grey heron, with a bit of wawa.

Call attributes: Call melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz),
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Little bittern / Zwergdommel (Ixobrychus minutus)

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Zwergdommel Weibchen (gestreift), Neeracherried. 2022-09-04 09:00:22 Neeracherried NIKON D5600 ISO 3200
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-09-04.

Description

General:The little bittern or common little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. Ixobrychus is from Ancient Greek ixias, a reed-like plant and brukhomai, to bellow, and minutus is Latin for "small".^[2] [more]
Vocalization:Mostly silent except in breeding season. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-10 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
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Physical details

Physical details: length=33-38 cm, wingspan=52-58 cm, weight=140-150 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Calls: Calls:Flight-call a sharp "ki-ke-ke" or a nasal "ke". [Link] Almost a bark, low-pitched, little treble.
Call attributes: Call melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz),
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Moustached warbler / Mariskensänger (Acrocephalus melanopogon)
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Wikipedia: Moustached warbler Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Acrocephalus_melanopogon_ad03_CB.jpg

Description

General:The moustached warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds in southern Europe and southern temperate Asia with a few in north-west Africa. It is partially migratory. South west European birds are resident, south east European birds winter in the Mediterranean breeding range, and the Asiatic race migrates to Arabia, India and Pakistan. [more]

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Physical details: length=12-13 cm, wingspan=15-16 cm, weight=10-14 g
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Balearic warbler (Sylvia balearica)
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Description

Balearic warbler (Curruca balearica) is a typical warbler, genus Curruca. It is endemic to the Balearic Islands, apart from Menorca. It groups with the Marmora's warbler, Tristram's warbler and the Dartford warbler (Helbig 2001, Jønsson & Fjeldså 2006). [more]

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Sardinian warbler / Samtkopfgrasmücke (Curruca melanocephala)
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Sardinian warbler at Braco-Mesco by Levanto. 2024-05-31 07:58:51 Levanto
First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-07.

Description

The Sardinian warbler (Curruca melanocephala) is a common and widespread typical warbler from the Mediterranean region. Like most Curruca species, it has distinct male and female plumages. The adult male has a grey back, whitish underparts, black head, white throat and red eyes. Plumages are somewhat variable even in the same locality, with the intensity of a reddish hue on upper- and/or underside varies from absent to (in some subspecies) pronounced. The female is mainly brown above and buff below, with a grey head. The Sardinian warbler's song is fast and rattling, and is very characteristic of the Mediterranean areas where this bird breeds. [more]

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Common firecrest / Sommergoldhähnchen (Regulus ignicapilla)
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Wikipedia Sommergoldhähnchen (Regulus ignicapilla) weiblich. Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia Sommergoldhaehnchen_(Regulus_ignicapilla) weiblich.jpg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-05-09.

Description

Together with the goldcrest, the smallest bird in Switzerland.
Although they migrate, a few are reported in winter together with the goldcrest, which stays at home
I heard one in the woods by Neschwil. Unfortunately, they prefer perches in the tops of trees, which were 30m or more tall - little chance of seeing one, even if we had lingered.
Vocalization:A slow crescendo of short "tze" sounds in a phrase rising slightly in pitch, without the repeated arpeggiated movements of goldcrest. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-20 - 07-20
Migration in: 03-01 - 05-01
Migration out: 08-09 - 11-06
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Physical details

Physical details: length=9 cm, wingspan=13-16 cm, weight=4-6 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Very high rhythmic repetition of about 3 seconds
Together with the goldcrest, the smallest bird in Switzerland.
Although they migrate, a few are reported in winter together with the goldcrest, which stays at home
I heard one in the woods by Neschwil. Unfortunately, they prefer perches in the tops of trees, which were 30m or more tall - little chance of seeing one, even if we had lingered.
Song:Wie [beim Wintergoldhähnchen] aber auf gleicher Tonhöhe bleibend. [Link]
Song: Similar in timbre to Goldcrest, but much more monotonous. [Link] Song attributes: Mnemnoic: Noten vom 'Sommer' steigen wie die Temperaturen Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 6-8 KHz
Calls: Together with the goldcrest, the smallest bird in Switzerland.
Although they migrate, a few are reported in winter together with the goldcrest, which stays at home
I heard one in the woods by Neschwil. Unfortunately, they prefer perches in the tops of trees, which were 30m or more tall - little chance of seeing one, even if we had lingered.
Calls:„sisisi“ [Link]
Call: a thin "tsi tsi tsi" similar to Goldcrest, but not so sharp. [Link] Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

♫ XC933773 - Common Firecrest call - Regulus ignicapilla. Source: XENOCANTO XC933773 - Common Firecrest call - Regulus ignicapilla.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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Thekla's lark / Theklalerche (Galerida theklae)
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Thekla's lark in the countryside near Es Trenc, Mallorca. 2022-04-08 14:48:26 Mallorca NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-08.

Description

General:Thekla's lark (Galerida theklae), also known as the Thekla lark, is a species of lark that breeds on the Iberian Peninsula, in northern Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia. It is a sedentary (non-migratory) species. This is a common bird of dry open country, often at some altitude. Thekla's lark was named by Alfred Edmund Brehm in 1857 for his recently deceased sister Thekla Brehm (1833–1857). The name is a modern Greek one, Θέκλα (Thekla), which comes from ancient Greek Θεόκλεια (Theokleia) derived from θεός (theos, "god") and κλέος (kleos, "glory" or "honour").^[2] The population is declining in Spain, but this is a common bird with a very wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".^[1] [more]

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Physical details: length=17 cm, wingspan=28-32 cm, weight=31-42 g
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Red crossbill / Fichtenkreuzschnabel (Loxia curvirostra)
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Red crossbill. 2023-10-03 14:21:30 New Jersey NIKON D5600 ISO 450
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-13.

Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
Forests with conifers. Some spend the winter in Switzerland, others are here year-round.
Appearance and identification:Nabu.de: das Männchen schon von weitem durch seine ziegelrote Farbe auf. Das Weibchen dagegen ist unscheinbar graugrün gefärbt.Größe: 15 bis 17 Zentimeter Zugtyp: Teilzieher Beobachtungszeitraum: Oktober bis April, im Mittelgebirge und Alpenraum ganzjährig. [Link]
New research suggests that there may be as many as eight different full species of Red Crossbills on [North America]. [Link]
Behavior:Wikipedia: a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae, also known as the Common Crossbill in Eurasia. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 01-01 - 12-31
Migration in: 01-01 - 12-31
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Physical details

Physical details: length=16 cm, wingspan=27-30 cm, weight=35-50 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: Repeated hi-low pattern...well, doesn't always sound like that. The very short beginning of my Stazersee recording before the static sets in does, as well as a song found online. One recording reminds me of cicada sounds.
Forests with conifers. Some spend the winter in Switzerland, others are here year-round.
Song:The song consist of improvised, resonant twittering, and series of contact calls with no apparent phrases. It is generally faster, with less marked pauses than in Parrot Crossbill, and the phrasing seems more random. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: 2-10 KHz
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Cirl bunting / Zaunammer (Emberiza cirlus)
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Zaunammer in den Reben bei Maienfeld. 2021-05-29 08:48:26 Maienfeld NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-05-29.

Description

Als Anfänger, hätte ich gedacht, dies wäre eine Goldammer, da beide gelb mit braunen Details sind; BirdID meint sie sind kompakter. Das Männchen ist eher gelb und hat was für mich wie drei brauen Streifen im Gesicht aussehen. Die Goldammer hat kaum braun am Kopf. Das Weibchen ist weniger gelb und mehr braun. Siehe BirdID für gute Bilder und Beschreibung der Erkennungsmerkmale.
BirdID says song like yellowhammer with no ending. I see what they mean - it's more like 16 or so trilled repetitions of the same note, and no leap up to 'lieb' as in the German Goldammer mnemonic.

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-20 - 09-07
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Physical details

Physical details: length=15 cm, wingspan=22-25 cm, weight=21-29 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: biologie-wissen.info: sings beg Feb to mid July; me: long trill similar to yellowhammer
Als Anfänger, hätte ich gedacht, dies wäre eine Goldammer, da beide gelb mit braunen Details sind; BirdID meint sie sind kompakter. Das Männchen ist eher gelb und hat was für mich wie drei brauen Streifen im Gesicht aussehen. Die Goldammer hat kaum braun am Kopf. Das Weibchen ist weniger gelb und mehr braun. Siehe BirdID für gute Bilder und Beschreibung der Erkennungsmerkmale.
BirdID says song like yellowhammer with no ending. I see what they mean - it's more like 16 or so trilled repetitions of the same note, and no leap up to 'lieb' as in the German Goldammer mnemonic.
Song:Wie Goldammer, aber ohne das „lieb“.und etwas tiefer. Ähnlich Klappergrasmücke. [Link]
Song variable, but can generally be described as a Yellowhammer phrase with no ending, or an Arctic Warbler with bunting timbre. Tempo also variable, but rhythm always even. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 3-6 KHz
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Pink-headed warbler (Cardellina versicolor)
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Description

General:The pink-headed warbler (Cardellina versicolor) is a small passerine bird found in the southwestern highlands of Guatemala and the central and southeastern highlands of the Mexican state of Chiapas. The adult is primarily red, with a silvery-pink head and chest. It is a fairly common to common resident of humid to semi-humid pine-oak, pine-evergreen and evergreen forest and edge, at altitudes ranging from 1,800–3,500 m (5,900–11,500 ft) above sea level. [more]

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Common blackbird / Amsel (Turdus merula)

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Wunderschöner junge Amsel. 2024-05-29 07:27:36 Levanto Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 9
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2019-06-04.

Description

The first bird I loved listening to

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird

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Physical details: length=24-25 cm, wingspan=34-38 cm, weight=80-125 g
Habitats: Settlement
Interesting behavior: Flaps its wings when calling.

Vocalisation

Song: Other: Gut zu erkennen ist die Amsel. Sie singt melodiös, erklärt Heller, «zuerst flötend und dann gegen Schluss so schnirpslig». Die Amsel singe gerne dort, wo sie gut gehört werde, etwa vor Hauswänden, die den Schall nicht schlucken. Ich wollte schauen was schnirpslig heisst, aber diese ist diese einzige Verwendung, die Google kennt! Der flötende Teil ist relativ tief, 1.5-3 KHz, der schnirpslige aber 2.5-7 KHz. (Schnirpslig ist ein schones Wort das der Redner erfunden hat - Google findet nur diese eine Webseite mit dem Wort!) [Von der SRF Webseite:]
The first bird I loved listening to
Song:Melodisch flötend dazwischen auch zerquetschte Töne. Die Elemente werden nicht wiederholt. Singt von Singwarte aus. Ca. 100 verschiedene Strophentypen. [Link]
One of the most appreciated song birds. Very melodious and resonant, with long mellow notes and a large register. Less high pitched sounds than Song Thrush, and seldom repeats a phrase. Timbre fuller than both Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush. Well defined pauses between phrases, giving the song a relaxed pace. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic (lmh), slow, Frequency: 1-7 KHz Special sounds: flourish Singing season: 02-01 - 07-31 Dawn chorus start: 45 minutes before dawn.
♫ 2023-02-23 17:40:48 Repetitiver, einfallsloser Amsel den ich für einen Misteldrossel gehalten habe, dazu eine Kohlemeise der lmh singt und ich mit einer Tannen-meise gewechselt habe. Source: Zoom H6/H2n (song)

♫ 2024-05-15 05:27:28 Dawn chorus am Luppmen - Amsel 2m06, Mönchsgrasmücke 4m, 8+m, Kohlmeise, Hausrotschwanz, Aaskrähe. Source: Zoom H6/H2n Luppmen (song)

Calls: The first bird I loved listening to
Calls:Je nach Situation, „duck duck duck“, „tix-tix-tix“ in rascher Folge, „srieh“ (auch als Flugwarnruf) [Link]
Large repertoire of calls. Most characteristic is a hysterical rattle often given when flushed. Sometimes preceded by a hard "tok tok", which then accelerates into a panicky arpeggio-like crescendo. Contact call a thin redwing-like "srrreee". Alarm calls: a sharp "tink, tink" or a very high pitch falling whistle. [Link] 1: Sharp-edged call, mostly one note.

♫ XC919083 - Common Blackbird - Turdus merula - 1-note alarm call in Estonia. Source: XENOCANTO XC919083 - Common Blackbird - Turdus merula - 1-note alarm call in Estonia.mp3 (alarm call)

Alarm rattle

♫ Alarm rattle Had never heard something like this, but I saw a black bird land in a tree by the Luppmen and shortly thereafter a blackbird started singing, so I check xeno-canto for something similar. Sometimes called an alarm rattle. Source: XENOCANTO XC557335 common blackbird alarm call.mp3 (alarm call)


♫ XC931182 - Common Blackbird - Turdus merula - alarm call swoop from Sweden. Source: XENOCANTO XC931182 - Common Blackbird - Turdus merula - alarm call swoop from Sweden.mp3 (alarm call)

2: Loud falling series of notes, unlike anything else you hear from a blackbird, sometimes called an alarm rattle

Call attributes: alarm call Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),
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Blue rock-thrush / Blaumerle (Monticola solitarius)

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MerlinBirdID schlägt Blaumerle vor, könnte aber genauso gut in Kaltbrunnerriet ein Amsel sein. 2022-06-04 12:05:18 Kaltbrunner-Riet NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-07.

Description

General:The blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius) is a species of chat. This thrush-like Old World flycatcher was formerly placed in the family Turdidae. It breeds in southern Europe, northwest Africa, and from Central Asia to northern China and Malaysia. The blue rock thrush is the official national bird of Malta and was shown on the Lm 1 coins that were part of the country's former currency. [more]
Vocalization:Often two notes in sequence, the second one higher ("pjuu-eee"), and sometimes followed by series of dry "check" sounds. [Link]

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Physical details: length=20 cm, wingspan=33-37 cm, weight=57-64 g
Habitats: Mountain

Vocalisation

Song: Pretty short up-and-down song heard in Mallorca
Song:The song is a beautiful, melodious fluting which can be very difficult to distinguish from M. saxatilis. It generally has a more melancholic feel, with more tremulous fluting than the latter, with less lingering in the higher register. The structure is variable and simple, but sometimes more elaborate in song-flight or when including mimicry. Both sexes sing, but male most actively. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, fast, Frequency: 2-4 KHz Special sounds: mimicry
♫ XC659831 - Blue Rock Thrush - Monticola solitarius - song is a variable up and down - recorded in France. Source: XENOCANTO XC659831 - Blue Rock Thrush - Monticola solitarius - song is a variable up and down - recorded in France.mp3 (song)


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Bluethroat / Blaukehlchen (Luscinia svecica)

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I had an ID via app for an immature or female bluethroat - which has no blue throat, but long legs and a relatively short tail in comparison - could be this. 2024-02-17 07:02:22 Thailand NIKON D5600 ISO 2500
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First observed in Thailand on 2024-02-17.

Description

Looking for it in Kaltbrunnenriet - didn't find it in June 2022.
Sparrow-brown head, then strong blue, orange-brown, blue,dark brown, orange-brown, ending in a white belly!

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-12 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-29
Migration in: 03-12 - 05-01
Migration out: 08-09 - 10-07
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Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=20-22 cm, weight=15-25 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Often one little phrase or even a single note repeated, a bit like a nightingale? Occasional figaro?
Looking for it in Kaltbrunnenriet - didn't find it in June 2022.
Sparrow-brown head, then strong blue, orange-brown, blue,dark brown, orange-brown, ending in a white belly!
Song:Song: Structure slightly similar to Nightingale, but tone much thinner and less full-bodied. A good impersonator and various imitations are interwoven among metallic, ringing sounds to form a complex, intriguing song. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, fast, Frequency: 3-8 KHz Special sounds: trill
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Common nightingale / Nachtigall (Luscinia megarhynchos)

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Common nightingales - das erste Mal das ich sie gesehen habe und direkt beim Haus in Fehraltorf. 2020-04-19 07:41:56 Fehraltorf NIKON D5600 ISO 560
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-19.

Description

General:Die Nachtigall (Luscinia megarhynchos) ist eine Vogelart aus der Ordnung der Sperlingsvögel (Passeriformes), Unterordnung Singvögel (Passeres). Nach neueren molekularbiologischen Erkenntnissen zur Phylogenese der Singvögel wird sie heute meist zur Familie der Fliegenschnäpper (Muscicapidae) gestellt. Manchmal findet man sie aber auch heute noch bei den Drosseln (Turdidae) eingeordnet. Die nordöstliche Schwesterart der Nachtigall ist der Sprosser. [more]
Vocalization:It consists of extremely resonant, full-bodied notes and lacks the, dry, rolling, rattling sounds of T.N. Most distinct species specific sound is the interwoven series of slightly ascending, plaintive notes (0.04 - 0.10 in recording). May mimic Thrush Nightningale!. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-01 - 07-20
Migration in: 04-01 - 05-21
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
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Physical details

Physical details: length=16 cm, wingspan=23-26 cm, weight=17-24 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: Can be a sequence of unrelated weird but musical sounds - trills, churrs, human-like whistles - very amusing.
Song:The song is the best characteristic to separate it from T. Nightingale. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz) Special sounds: trill, whoop, weird Singing season: 04-15 - 06-30
♫ XC505897 - Common Nightingale - Luscinia megarhynchos - song, recorded in Spain. Source: XENOCANTO XC505897 - Common Nightingale - Luscinia megarhynchos - song, recorded in Spain.mp3 Spain (song)


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Spotted flycatcher / Grauschnäpper (Muscicapa striata)

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MerlinBirdID meint Klapper-grasmücke, was super wäre. Denke selber es sieht aus wie ein Grauschnäpper, teilweise weil die Flügel der KGM im Fotos etwas brauner waren. Mein Birdweather Gerät sagt, es hat GS gehört. 2024-09-09 12:48:42 Wald Fehraltorf Canon EOS R7 200-800mm Shutter speed 75/8
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-03.

Description

Perches on limbs in forest to swoop for insects and return to perch, specifically heard in woods near Staldenweiher.
Heard in woods near Staldenweiher, seen at Kaltbrunnerriet. Has streaks on crown and breast, rather than spots. Medium brown on head and back, light colored belly. 'Pincette-shaped beak'.
Seasonal Behavior:Auf Englisch heissen sie 'Flycatcher' und fressen tatsächlich vor allen Insekte,aber Wikipedia sagt 'ab Mitte Juli auch verschiedene Früchte' - was bestätigt das das Foto von 9. September 2024 ein Grauschnäpper sein kann. [Link]
Gesang 'unauffällig' - zirp x 2-3, mal steigender tWIT

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 05-31
Migration out: 07-29 - 10-07
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Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=23-25 cm, weight=14-20 g
Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: High (6-8 KHz?) short sound repeated every half to 5 seconds.
Perches on limbs in forest to swoop for insects and return to perch, specifically heard in woods near Staldenweiher.
Heard in woods near Staldenweiher, seen at Kaltbrunnerriet. Has streaks on crown and breast, rather than spots. Medium brown on head and back, light colored belly. 'Pincette-shaped beak'.
Gesang 'unauffällig' - zirp x 2-3, mal steigender tWIT
Song:Song a primitive, slow series of various buzzing and very high pitched sounds. No recurring phrases. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 6-8 KHz
Calls: Perches on limbs in forest to swoop for insects and return to perch, specifically heard in woods near Staldenweiher.
Heard in woods near Staldenweiher, seen at Kaltbrunnerriet. Has streaks on crown and breast, rather than spots. Medium brown on head and back, light colored belly. 'Pincette-shaped beak'.
Gesang 'unauffällig' - zirp x 2-3, mal steigender tWIT
Calls:The discreet calls often goes unnoticed. Most calls high pitched with a buzzing, "electric" timbre. Alarm call a sharp, drawn "tzreeeee-check", with the second syllable abruptly clipping the sound. [Link] General: To me something between a one-note and an extremely simple melody, namely med-med chk-hi-med-med, with a very irregular speed, not at all like a metronome.
Call: Most calls high pitched with a buzzing, "electric" timbre. [Link]
Sounds to me like any other 1-note call so far

♫ Sounds to me like any other 1-note call so far XC656714 - Spotted Flycatcher - Muscicapa striata. Source: XENOCANTO XC656714 - Spotted Flycatcher - Muscicapa striata.mp3 (song?)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 4-7 KHz, Special sounds: irregularly rhythmic.
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Stonechat / Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola rubicola)

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Schwarzkehlchen, Neunkirch. 2023-07-16 10:52:36 Neunkirch, Schaffhausen NIKON D5600 ISO 450
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-04-27.

Description

Etymology:Nabu: Der wissenschaftlich Name „rubicola“ bedeutet „Brombeerstrauch-Bewohner“. Einzelne Sträucher auf einer sonst offenen Fläche fliegt das Schwarzkehlchen gerne an. [Link]
They breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 03-23 - 08-18
Migration in: 02-20 - 05-10
Migration out: 08-18 - 11-06
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Physical details

Physical details: length=12 cm, wingspan=18-21 cm, weight=13-17 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Series of short, often squawky little bits, sometimes like a house sparrow, often repeated with only small variation. E.g. MmLMH?
Kurzer Gesang, eher steigend 8-19 slurred notes. Or 21 43 2143 [Link]
Song:The English name derives from its call, sounding like two stones knocked together. [Link]
Gesang ähnlich obiger Art [Braunkehlchen]. Reine und kratzende Laute abwechselnd, wellenförmig [Link]
The song is a sweet stream of scratchy notes. Much more even, and less chattering than the Whinchat. Almost like a short and scratchy Dunnock phrase. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, fast, Frequency: 2-7 KHz
♫ XC710467 - European Stonechat - Saxicola rubicola rubicola. Source: XENOCANTO XC710467 - European Stonechat - Saxicola rubicola rubicola.mp3 Europe (song)


♫ XC633658 - European Stonechat - Saxicola rubicola - song. Source: XENOCANTO XC633658 - European Stonechat - Saxicola rubicola - song.mp3 Europe (song)


Calls: Calls:hart „track“ oder „fiet-track-track“ [Link]
Alarm call an alternation of a high-pitched "weet" and a hard "check", like other chats. The "weet" is much higher pitched than the similar call of Whinchat, and Stonechat repeats the "check" more frequently. [Link] Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

♫ XC937556 - European Stonechat or Schwarzkehlchen - Saxicola rubicola - call. Source: XENOCANTO XC937556 - European Stonechat or Schwarzkehlchen - Saxicola rubicola - call.mp3 Europe (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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Black redstart / Hausrotschwanz (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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Hausrotschwanz beim Ortstockhaus, Braunwald. 2022-07-15 12:33:54 Gumen NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-09.

Description

Look for them in a treetop or the peak of a roof - they like to be heard and don't mind being seen.
Etymology:The English name Redstart intrigued me. According to Wikipedia, it comes from Middle English stert meaning tail, so it's a redtail, which makes sense. As to black, they often look rather gray to me. [Link]
Vocalization:Next part is rather unique, and sounds as if shaking a handful of gravel. The phrase then usually closes with a couple of trills. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-11 - 08-18
Migration in: 02-20 - 04-20
Migration out: 08-29 - 11-15
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Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=23-26 cm, weight=13-19 g
Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: The song is two parts and unvarying. If it were a pop song, you'd call it ABABAB... The second part starts with a sputtering trill. The RSPB in the UK says 'warble with crackling trills.' Vogelwarte.ch says 'Der gepresst knirschende Gesang setzt meist lange vor Sonnenaufgang ein und ist der Auftakt für das Vogelkonzert.' BirdLife-Zuerich.ch says 'Einziger Sänger morgens um drei in den Häuserschluchten'. Obwohl NABU.de meint, sie singen nicht mehr nach Juli, war ich angenehm überrascht sie in Oktober im Tessin zu hören.
Look for them in a treetop or the peak of a roof - they like to be heard and don't mind being seen.
Song:Other: Einige Arten wie der Hausrotschwanz singen zudem im Herbst, bevor sie in ihr Winterquartier ziehen. Die Männchen legen dann ihre Reviere bereits «provisorisch» fest. [Link]
Am Morgen der erste Sänger: Kurzes dreiteiliges Liedchen, meist von Warte aus gesungen. Mittelstück aus rauen gequetschten Tönen. (als ob kurz die Stimme verloren) [Link]
Song consists of three parts and is distinct if heard well. It opens with some clear notes that may form a trill, which are then followed by a pause. The "gravel-part" does not carry as far as the rest of the song. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz) Special sounds: churr Singing season: 03-01 - 07-31 Dawn chorus start: 70 minutes before dawn.
Calls: Look for them in a treetop or the peak of a roof - they like to be heard and don't mind being seen.
Calls:„hüid-tze“ das tze deutlich tiefer. [Link]
Alarm call is a chat-like alternation between short, high-pitched "wit" sounds, and series of hard and dry "teck". [Link] 1: XC560014 matches exactly what BirdID describes: 'Alarm call is a chat-like alternation between short, high-pitched "wit" sounds, and series of hard and dry "teck".' The high-pitched call I heard recently was between 5 and 6 KHz, which could help to distinguish between other birds with a deeper voice. The whooping call is sometimes listed as an alarm call.

♫ XC657510 - Black Redstart - Phönicurus ochruros - call. Source: XENOCANTO XC657510 - Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros - call.mp3 (call)


♫ Very high notes. Source: XENOCANTO XC560014 black redstart call.mp3 (call)


2: Begging call sputters

♫ XC567747-Black Redstart begging call. Source: XENOCANTO XC567747-Black Redstart begging call.mp3 (begging call)


Call attributes: alarm call Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 4-5 KHz, Special sounds: whoop, sputter/pebble-clatter.
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Woodchat shrike / Rotkopfwürger (Lanius senator)
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Wikipedia: Woodchat shrike Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Woodchat_shrike_%28Lanius_senator_senator%29.jpg

Description

General:The woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It can be identified by its red-brown crown and nape. It is mainly insectivorous and favours open wooded areas with scattered trees such as orchards, particularly when there is bare or sandy ground. The woodchat shrike breeds in southern Europe, the Middle East and northwest Africa, and winters in tropical Africa. [more]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=18 cm, wingspan=26-28 cm, weight=30-40 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Territorial song loud and varied. Often repeats phrases and includes mimicry. Alternative [non-territorial] song a more continuous chattering with impressive mimicry similar to Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike, and difficult to separate from those. [Link]
Song:Territorial song loud and varied. Often repeats phrases and includes mimicry. Alternativ song a more continuous chattering with impressive mimicry similar to Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike, and difficult to separate from those. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, fast, Frequency: 2-6 KHz Special sounds: mimicry
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Eurasian golden oriole / Pirol (Oriolus oriolus)
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Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole. Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole.jpg
First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2010-06-14.

Description

Pirol: auffälligen Sexualdimorphismus. Wo/Habitat: lichter Auenwälder, Bruchwälder und gewässernaher Gehölze. Ebenso zählen Laub-, Misch- und Nadelwälder sowie Parks, große Gärten, Friedhöfe, Streuobstwiesen, hohe Obstbäume, Windschutzgürtel und Alleen zu seinen Brutgebieten, wo er sich überwiegend im Kronendach höherer Bäume aufhält. Der Verbreitungsschwerpunkt liegt hier im kontinentaleren Osteuropa. knapp amselgross; Presence april 15 - September 15 https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vögel/vögel-der-schweiz/pirol
In Western Europe they prefer open broadleaf forests and plantations, copses, riverine forest, orchards, large gardens.They reside in Switzerland from mid-April to mid-September, breeding in mid-May to mid-July. They predominate near the German and French borders, from Lake Constance to Geneva. I want to try to see one at Neeracherried or Thurauen.
Geography:Wikipedia: only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and western Asia and spends the winter season in central and southern Africa. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 09-17
Breeding: 05-21 - 07-20
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-10 - 09-17
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Physical details

Physical details: length=24 cm, wingspan=44-47 cm, weight=56-79 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: A soft, lowish whistling. In my opinion, the golden oriole has a beautiful voice, but no imagination as to melody - it's always the same few notes.
Pirol: auffälligen Sexualdimorphismus. Wo/Habitat: lichter Auenwälder, Bruchwälder und gewässernaher Gehölze. Ebenso zählen Laub-, Misch- und Nadelwälder sowie Parks, große Gärten, Friedhöfe, Streuobstwiesen, hohe Obstbäume, Windschutzgürtel und Alleen zu seinen Brutgebieten, wo er sich überwiegend im Kronendach höherer Bäume aufhält. Der Verbreitungsschwerpunkt liegt hier im kontinentaleren Osteuropa. knapp amselgross; Presence april 15 - September 15 https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vögel/vögel-der-schweiz/pirol
In Western Europe they prefer open broadleaf forests and plantations, copses, riverine forest, orchards, large gardens.They reside in Switzerland from mid-April to mid-September, breeding in mid-May to mid-July. They predominate near the German and French borders, from Lake Constance to Geneva. I want to try to see one at Neeracherried or Thurauen.
Song:Varied repertoire, but song and common contact call very distinct. Song a series of 1-2 seconds long phrases of 3-5 yodeling, clear, fluting notes, interspersed with 2-3 second pauses. Tone very full-bodied, melodic and pleasing. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: 0-1 KHz Singing season: 04-22 - 09-21
♫ XC567973 eurasian golden oriole song. Source: XENOCANTO XC567973 eurasian golden oriole song.mp3 (song)


Calls: Pirol: auffälligen Sexualdimorphismus. Wo/Habitat: lichter Auenwälder, Bruchwälder und gewässernaher Gehölze. Ebenso zählen Laub-, Misch- und Nadelwälder sowie Parks, große Gärten, Friedhöfe, Streuobstwiesen, hohe Obstbäume, Windschutzgürtel und Alleen zu seinen Brutgebieten, wo er sich überwiegend im Kronendach höherer Bäume aufhält. Der Verbreitungsschwerpunkt liegt hier im kontinentaleren Osteuropa. knapp amselgross; Presence april 15 - September 15 https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vögel/vögel-der-schweiz/pirol
In Western Europe they prefer open broadleaf forests and plantations, copses, riverine forest, orchards, large gardens.They reside in Switzerland from mid-April to mid-September, breeding in mid-May to mid-July. They predominate near the German and French borders, from Lake Constance to Geneva. I want to try to see one at Neeracherried or Thurauen.
Calls:Flötenrufen Oft wird der Gesang allerdings vom Star treffend ähnlich nachgeahmt. [Link]
Contact call surprisingly different: A forced, drawn "weeackt", slightly resembling Jay, but less harsh, and much more nasal. Other sounds include a Wryneck-like warning call. [Link] 3 somewhat harsh ascending notes, more melodic than a Eurasian jay call

♫ XC565722 eurasian golden oriole call. Source: XENOCANTO XC565722 eurasian golden oriole call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),
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Audouin's gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii)

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Audouin's gull in Portocolom, Mallorca. 2022-04-07 16:43:56 Mallorca NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-07.

Description

General:Audouin's gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian peninsula. The genus name is from Ancient Greek ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle", and the specific audouinii and the English name are after the French naturalist Jean Victoire Audouin.^[2] [more]

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Kentish plover / Seeregenpfeifer (Charadrius alexandrinus)

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Der kleinste Watvögel bei Ses Salines, Mallorcal, ein Seeregenpfeifer. 2022-04-08 17:00:16 Mallorca NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-08.

Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa, Asia.
Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 1

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 10-27
Migration in: 05-01 - 06-08
Migration out: 06-29 - 10-27
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Physical details: length=15-17 cm, wingspan=42-45 cm, weight=39-56 g
Habitats: Wetland
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Purple gallinule / Zwergsultanshuhn (Porphyrio martinica)

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Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa.
General:Das Zwergsultanshuhn (Porphyrio martinicus, Syn.: Porphyrula martinica) ist ein vor allem in Amerika heimischer Rallenvogel. [more]

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Cinereous vulture / Mönchsgeier (Aegypius monachus)
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Wikipedia: Cinereous vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Buitre_negro_%281%29.jpg

Description

The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptorial bird that is distributed through much of temperate Eurasia. It is also known as the black vulture, monk vulture, or Eurasian black vulture. It is a member of the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is one of the largest two Old World vultures, attaining a maximum size of 14 kg, (roughly 30 lbs), 1.2 m long (almost 4 ft) and 3.1 m (a bit over 10 ft) across the wings. [more]
Vocalization:Voice little used but varied. Grunts,croaking, mewing, hissing etc. heard when breeding or feeding at carcasses. [Link]

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Physical details: length=100-110 cm, wingspan=250-295 cm, weight=7000-12500 g
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Bonelli's eagle / Habichtsadler (Aquila fasciata)
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Description

General:The Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) is a large bird of prey. The common name of the bird commemorates the Italian ornithologist and collector Franco Andrea Bonelli. Bonelli is credited with gathering the type specimen, most likely from an exploration of Sardinia.^[3][4] Some antiquated texts also refer to this species as the crestless hawk-eagle.^[5] Like all eagles, Bonelli's eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae. Its feathered legs marked it as member of the Aquilinae or booted eagle subfamily.^[6] This species breeds from Southern Europe, Africa on the montane perimeter of the Sahara Desert and across the Indian Subcontinent to Indonesia. On Eurasia, this species may be found as far west as Portugal and as far east as southeastern China and Thailand. It is usually a resident breeder.^[1][6] The Bonelli's eagle is often found in hilly or mountainous habitats, with rocky walls or crags, from sea level to 1,500 m (4,900 ft). Habitats are often open to wooded land and can occur in arid to semi-moist climate.^[1] This eagle, though it can be considered partially opportunistic, is something of a special predator of certain birds and mammals, especially rabbits, galliforms and pigeons.^[7] On evidence, when staple prey populations decline or are locally scarce, Bonelli's eagle switch to being an opportunistic predator of a wide variety of birds.^[8] Despite its persistence over a large range and its continued classification as a least concern species by the IUCN, the Bonelli's eagle has declined precipitously in various parts of its range, including almost all of its European distribution, and may face potential local extinction. The species' declines are due to widespread habitat destruction, electrocution from electricity pylons as well as persistent persecution.^[9][10] [more]

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Physical details: length=65-72 cm, wingspan=150-180 cm, weight=1600-2500 g
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Griffon vulture / Gänsegeier (Gyps fulvus)
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Wikipedia: Griffon vulture Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Gypful.jpg

Description

The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is also known as the Eurasian griffon. It is not to be confused with a different species, Rüppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii). It is closely related to the white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus). [more]
Vocalization:Quite vocal for a vulture, but generally silent in flight. Various shrieking high notes, hissing, and harsh cackling sounds. [Link]

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Physical details: length=95-105 cm, wingspan=240-280 cm, weight=7500-11000 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Egyptian vulture / Schmutzgeier (Neophron percnopterus)
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An Egyptian vulture seen at. 2025-02-27 16:29:36 Lanzarote Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 61/8
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First observed in Lanzarote on 2025-02-27.

Description

General:The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed from the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa to India. The contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make it distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian vultures feed mainly on carrion but are opportunistic and will prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They also feed on the eggs of other birds, breaking larger ones by tossing a large pebble onto them. [more]
Vocalization:Almost never heard. May emit different grunting sounds and a slightly mallard-like "ga ga ga ga ga ga ga". [Link]

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Physical details: length=60-70 cm, wingspan=155-180 cm, weight=1600-2200 g
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Red kite / Rotmilan (Milvus milvus)
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Rotmilan beobachtet Heu-Erten. 2024-07-25 15:24:24 Fehraltorf Canon EOS R7 200-800mm Shutter speed 83/8
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-04-13.

Description

Geography:Very common here in the summer, I've seen up to 30 on a freshly plowed field, and you can seldom look up without seeing one. (You should look closely though, as they'll often circle in the air with buzzards.)They migrate to Spain in the winter, but increasing numbers stay here.Elsewhere in Europe they've been decreasing, while here they've become so successful that young birds have trouble finding a territory of their own. Wikipedia mentions them competing with the black kite, which I've never identified locally, so perhaps that's part of the key to their success. [Link]
Vocalization:Mainly heard in breeding season. A piercing long whistle, quickly ascending, then descending "piuuu". Often used in movies to give an eerie wildlife mood. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-10 - 07-28
Migration in: 01-20 - 04-30
Migration out: 08-18 - 11-28
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Physical details

Physical details: length=60-66 cm, wingspan=175-195 cm, weight=800-1300 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2020-05-24 16:56:51 Rotmilan. Luppmen (song)

Calls: Calls:Differs from Black Kite in being a clear whistle all the way through the call, without "shivering". Higher pitched than Buzzard, and with less pause between calls. [Link] 1: Etwa vier fallende Noten

♫ XC879195 - Red Kite - Milvus milvus - flight call. Source: XENOCANTO XC879195 - Red Kite - Milvus milvus - flight call.mp3 (flight call)


♫ 2024-08-06 10:05:13 Birdweather-Red Kite flight call,start=0.0. Source: BIRDWEATHER 20240806_100513-Birdweather-Red_Kite flight call,start=0.0.mp3 Greater Fehraltorf (flight call)

2: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording. - but really OWN

♫ 2021-08-14 10:02:45 Check if red kite begging calls. (begging call)

Call attributes: flight call Call melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz), Special sounds: swoop.
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Booted eagle / Zwergadler (Hieraaetus pennatus)
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Description

General:The booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus, also classified as Aquila pennata) is a medium-sized mostly migratory bird of prey with a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia, wintering in the tropics of Africa and Asia, with a small, disjunct breeding population in south-western Africa. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. [more]
Vocalization:Very vocal in breeding season. Most often heard is a quite soft, wader-like series of "kli-kli-kli-kli-kli-kli". [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Seldom seen here
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Physical details: length=45-53 cm, wingspan=100-121 cm, weight=510-1250 g
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Black vulture / Rabengeier (Coragyps atratus)

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Black vulture at cenote xxx. 2023-04-14 13:13:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-14.

Description

General:The black vulture (Coragyps atratus), also known as the American black vulture, is a bird in the New World vulture family whose range extends from the northeastern United States to Peru, Central Chile and Uruguay in South America. Although a common and widespread species, it has a somewhat more restricted distribution than its compatriot, the turkey vulture, which breeds well into Canada and south to Tierra del Fuego. It is the only extant member of the genus Coragyps, which is in the family Cathartidae. Despite the similar name and appearance, this species is unrelated to the Eurasian black vulture, an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae (which includes eagles, hawks, kites, and harriers). It inhabits relatively open areas which provide scattered forests or shrublands. With a wingspan of 1.5 m (4.9 ft), the black vulture is a large bird though relatively small for a vulture. It has black plumage, a featherless, grayish-black head and neck, and a short, hooked beak. [more]

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Osprey / Fischadler (Pandion haliaetus)

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Osprey in flight. 2023-09-27 12:22:08 Florida NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in Yucatan on 2023-04-21.

Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
Der Fischadler (Pandion haliaetus) ist eine Vogelart aus der Ordnung der Greifvögel (Accipitriformes). Aufgrund zahlreicher besonderer Merkmale wird die Art meist in eine eigene Familie Pandionidae gestellt, diese Familie und die Gattung Pandion sind damit monotypisch. Die Art ist fast weltweit verbreitet und kommt auch in Mitteleuropa vor. [more]

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Physical details: length=55-58 cm, wingspan=145-170 cm, weight=1120-2050 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2023-10-12 15:55:00 Surprising sound of an osprey. New England (song)

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White stork / Weissstorch (Ciconia ciconia)
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Weissstorch auf dem Feld bei Mesikon, mit Canon EOS R7 + 20-240mm zoom fotografiert. 2024-05-04 14:54:34 Mesikon Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 9.625
ISO 200
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2016-08-12.

Description

New as frequent visitor in Fehraltorf area in the 2010's. It actually died out in Switzerland in the 1950's, but has reestablished itself.
Either in the fields looking for food, or on a high output like a lamppost (the soccer field has especially high ones) or the chimneys at the RAV/Electrosuisse building or occasinally a rooftop.
Vocalization:Mostly silent. Loud, modulated bill-clattering from both sexes is heard during courtship/display. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 03-12 - 07-29
Migration in: 02-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-10 - 10-18
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Physical details

Physical details: length=100-115 cm, wingspan=155-165 cm, weight=2275-4400 g
Habitats: Wetland

Vocalisation

Song: The famous Klappern.
New as frequent visitor in Fehraltorf area in the 2010's. It actually died out in Switzerland in the 1950's, but has reestablished itself.
Either in the fields looking for food, or on a high output like a lamppost (the soccer field has especially high ones) or the chimneys at the RAV/Electrosuisse building or occasinally a rooftop. Song attributes: Melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz) Special sounds: rattle
Calls: New as frequent visitor in Fehraltorf area in the 2010's. It actually died out in Switzerland in the 1950's, but has reestablished itself.
Either in the fields looking for food, or on a high output like a lamppost (the soccer field has especially high ones) or the chimneys at the RAV/Electrosuisse building or occasinally a rooftop. Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

♫ XC878183 - White Stork - Ciconia ciconia ciconia - call, auf Deutsch Klappern. Source: XENOCANTO XC878183 - White Stork - Ciconia ciconia ciconia - call, auf Deutsch Klappern.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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European bee-eater / Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster)
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Bienenfresser. 2022-05-21 12:53:36 Switzerland NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2022-05-21.

Description

Hoped to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld (Kulturland-Exkursion) but didn't. It'll show up in Leuk in 2022!
Vocalization:Quite vocal in all activities. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-20 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 08-09
Migration in: 04-20 - 06-09
Migration out: 07-20 - 10-07
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Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=44-49 cm, weight=44-78 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: BirdID says multi-syllabic, rolling phrases, although it often seems to be one syllable as well. Hope to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld.
Hoped to hear it and especially see it in Maienfeld (Kulturland-Exkursion) but didn't. It'll show up in Leuk in 2022! Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz)
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Eleonora's falcon / Eleonorenfalke (Falco eleonorae)
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Wikipedia: Eleonora's falcon Source: WIKIPEDIA Eleonorenfalke1.jpg

Description

General:Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae) is a medium-sized falcon. It belongs to the hobby group, a rather close-knit number of similar falcons often considered a subgenus Hypotriorchis. The sooty falcon is sometimes considered its closest relative, but while they certainly belong to the same lineage, they do not seem to be close sister species.^[2][3] The English name and the species name eleonorae commemorate Eleanor of Arborea, Queen or Lady-Judge (Juighissa) and national heroine of Sardinia, who in 1392, under the jurisdiction conferred by the Carta de Logu, became the first ruler in history to grant protection to hawk and falcon nests against illegal hunters.^[4][5][6] The genus name falco is from Late Latin falx, falcis, a sickle, referring to the claws of the bird.^[7] [more]

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Peregrine falcon / Wanderfalke (Falco peregrinus)
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Wikipedia: Peregrine falcon Source: WIKIPEDIA Falco_peregrinus_good_-_Christopher_Watson.jpg

Description

This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
Der Wanderfalke (Falco peregrinus) gehört zur Familie der Falkenartigen. Er zählt zu den größten Vertretern der Familie und ist mit einer Spitzengeschwindigkeit von mehr als 320^[1] km/h das schnellste Tier des Planeten. Der Wanderfalke ist ein Kosmopolit und die am weitesten verbreitete Vogelart der Welt; er besiedelt bis auf Antarktika alle Kontinente. Wanderfalken sind primär Felsbrüter und bewohnen in erster Linie gebirgige Landschaften aller Art sowie Steilküsten. In den letzten Jahrzehnten hat die Art in vielen Teilen des Verbreitungsgebietes auch Städte und Industrieanlagen mit ihren zahlreichen „Kunstfelsen“ besiedelt. [more]
Vocalization:A harsh, drawn out "kiaaaa" with emphasised endings repeated in series. Much slower than Merlin, but higher pitched than Gyrfalcon. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 02-20 - 07-10
Migration in: 02-20 - 05-01
Migration out: 08-09 - 11-06
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Physical details

Physical details: length=36-48 cm, wingspan=95-110 cm, weight=582-1300 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ XC942609 - Peregrine Falcon call - Falco peregrinus. Source: XENOCANTO XC942609 - Peregrine Falcon call - Falco peregrinus.mp3 (call)


Calls: Calls:Also shorter, coarse warning-calls. [Link] Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

Call attributes: song Frequency: ,
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Greater flamingo / Rosaflamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
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Bushman flamingo carving. 2016-09-09 17:16:22 Namibia NIKON D3100 ISO 800
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First observed in Namibia on 2016-09-09.

Description

General:The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. It is found in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and in southern Europe. [more]
Vocalization:Nasal, di-syllabic, gooselike honking. Sometimes pure and high-pitched, other times deep and with peculiar, raspy, frog-like quality. [Link]

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Physical details: length=125-145 cm, wingspan=105-155 cm, weight=3000-4100 g
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Eurasian wryneck / Wendehals (Jynx torquilla)
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Wendehals in Susten. 2022-05-21 10:28:36 Switzerland NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2021-05-10.

Description

Invisible as soon as it lands in a tree - perfect bark camouflage.
Vocalization:Normally silent when not breeding. Other sounds: a guttural "gru", and hissing sounds when threatened. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-01 - 08-18
Migration in: 03-23 - 05-21
Migration out: 07-29 - 10-07
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Physical details

Physical details: length=16-17 cm, wingspan=25-27 cm, weight=30-45 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Woodpecker-like series of up to 25 slightly rising calls.
Invisible as soon as it lands in a tree - perfect bark camouflage.
Song:Reihe von 8-12 Pfeiftönen. Klingt fast etwas heiser., Jeder Ruf etwas absinkend. Die Tonhöhe kann innerhalb der Reihe etwas schwanken, etwas zunehmen und eindringlicher werden. Klangfarbe weich, obertönig. [Link]
Song (both sexes): an insisting, Merlin- or Lesser Spotted Woodpecker-like series of plaintive "kee kee kee kee kee ". First slightly ascending, then descending. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: non-musical, slow, Frequency: 1-6 KHz
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Balearic shearwater / Balearensturmtaucher (Puffinus mauretanicus)
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Wikipedia: Balearic shearwater Source: WIKIPEDIA Puffinus_mauretanicus.jpg

Description

General:The Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Puffinus is a New Latin loanword based on the English "puffin" and its variants, that referred to the cured carcass of the fat nestling of the Manx shearwater, a former delicacy.^[2] The specific mauretanicus refers to Mauretania, an old name for an area of North Africa roughly corresponding to Morocco and Algeria.^[3] [more]

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Eurasian scops owl / Zwergohreule (Otus scops)
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Wikipedia: Eurasian scops owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Scops_Owl_%28Otus_scops%29%2C_Kalloni%2C_Lesvos%2C_Greece%2C_19.04.2015_%2816773748434%29.jpg
First observed in Levanto on 2024-05-28.

Description

The Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops), also known as the European scops owl or just scops owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family Strigidae. Its breeding range extends from southern Europe eastwards to southern Siberia and the western Himalayas. It is migratory, wintering in Africa south of the Sahara. [more]

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Physical details: length=19-20 cm, wingspan=53-63 cm, weight=60-120 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song:Song: a slightly descending, short "klooit". The tone is resonant, clear and pure, unlike Little Owl. [Link] Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2024-05-28 03:57:00 MerlinBirdID hat eine Zwergohreule gehört vor 4 Uhr morgens, eine einzelne Note weit im Hintergrund, wie auch ein Amsel, einen Misteldrossel und eine Mittelmeermöwe. Levanto (song)

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Little owl / Steinkauz (Athene noctua)
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Wikipedia: Little owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Mochuelo_Com%C3%BAn_%28_Athene_noctua_%29%281%29.jpg

Description

Behavior:Seltener Vogel brütet in der Nordwestschweiz. Nach 40 Jahren ist der Steinkauz zurück in der Nordwestschweiz. Die seltenen Vögel haben wieder in der Region gebrütet, wie Bird Life meldet. Über eine Million Franken haben die vier Nordwestschweizer Kantone und Partner dafür investiert. [Artikel im Tagi]
Vocalization:Rich repertoire of social sounds: E.g. a clear "klewew", and sharp short "kek kek kek". [Link]

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Physical details: length=21-23 cm, wingspan=54-58 cm, weight=140-220 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Eurasian hoopoe / Wiedehopf (Upupa epops)
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Wiedehopf. 2022-05-22 11:02:06 Leuk NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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First observed in Mallorca on 2022-04-07.

Description

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-12 - 09-28
Breeding: 04-20 - 07-29
Migration in: 03-12 - 05-10
Migration out: 07-20 - 09-28
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Physical details: length=26-28 cm, wingspan=42-46 cm, weight=55-87 g
Habitats: Agricultural
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Pallid swift / Fahlsegler (Apus pallidus)
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Pallid swift at xx, Lanzarota. 2025-02-25 11:41:29 Lanzarote Galaxy S24 Ultra Shutter speed 1/33
ISO 4000
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First observed in Lanzarote on 2025-02-25.

Description

General:The pallid swift (Apus pallidus) is a small bird, superficially similar to a barn swallow or house martin. It is, however, completely unrelated to those passerine species, since the swifts are in the order Apodiformes. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles. [more]
Vocalization:Similar to Common Swift, but usually very helpful for ID. Almost di-syllabic, with marked accent on second syllable which rapidly drops in pitch, "srrrree-aah". [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-23 - 11-15
Breeding: 05-01 - 11-06
Migration in: 03-23 - 05-21
Migration out: 09-07 - 11-15
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Physical details

Physical details: length=16-17 cm, wingspan=42-46 cm, weight=41 g
Habitats: Settlement

Similar species

Song or calls similar to: Common kestrel.

Vocalisation

Calls: Calls:Common swift has a more even call, with accents on first part, without the sudden pitch-drop. [Link] Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.

♫ XC897963 - Pallid Swift - Apus pallidus - flight call in Portugal. Source: XENOCANTO XC897963 - Pallid Swift - Apus pallidus - flight call in Portugal.mp3 Portugal (flight call)


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Alpine swift / Alpensegler (Tachymarptis melba)
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MerlinBirdID says common swift above, alpine swift below, seen from our vacation apartment in Locarno. 2025-04-28 07:41:49 Locarno Canon EOS R7 200-800mm Shutter speed 10
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First observed in 🇨🇭 on 2020-06-20.

Description

General:The Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) formerly Apus melba, is a species of swift. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek takhus, "fast", and marptis, "seizer". The specific name melba comes from ‘melano-alba’ or ‘mel-alba’; Eigenhuis & Swaab (1992) posited that ‘melba’ might be a short form for ‘melano-alba’ or ‘mel-alba’ (Gr. melas, melanos = black; L. albus = white). Linnaeus certainly referred to these two colors in his diagnosis.^[2] [more]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 09-25

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Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
♫ 2020-06-20 12:18:16 Source: BirdNet 20200620_121816 birdnet 688 - Alpine swift.mp3 Luppmen (song)

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Eastern subalpine warbler / Weissbartgrasmücke (Sylvia cantillans)

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Description

The eastern subalpine warbler (Curruca cantillans) is a small typical warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe. It was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Motacilla cantillans.^[2][3][4] The specific cantillans is Latin for "warbling" from canere, "to sing".^[5] [more]

Seasonal behavior

Seldom seen here
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Physical details: length=12 cm, wingspan=15-19 cm, weight=8-13 g
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