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Common Green Magpie
Cissa chinensis
Discover the Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), a stunning tropical perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
37-39 cm
671
Perching Birds
common greenshank
Tringa nebularia
Discover the Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and physical features in our comprehensive birding guide.
30-34 cm
1,471
common hawk cuckoo
Hierococcyx varius
Learn about the Common Hawk Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius), known for its brain-fever call, hawk-like appearance, and unique brood parasitic nesting habits.
34-34 cm
1,409
Least Concern
Common Hill Myna
Gracula religiosa
Discover the Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa), a talented mimic known for its striking black plumage, yellow wattles, and incredible vocal abilities.
27-30 cm
712
Perching Birds
Least Concern
common hoopoe
Upupa epops
Explore the fascinating common hoopoe (Upupa epops), a colourful Afro-Eurasian bird known for its striking orange and white plumage and unique crest.
31-31 cm
5,813
Perching Birds
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
Discover the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.
12-15 cm
636
Perching Birds
common kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Discover the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Learn about its unique hovering behavior, diverse habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
32-35 cm
1,608
Least Concern
common kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Learn about the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a vibrant blue bird known for its incredible diving skills, unique riverbank nests, and territorial behavior.
16-16 cm
5,304
Perching Birds
Least Concern
common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.
32-35 cm
2,890
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
common myna
Acridotheres tristis
Learn about the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), an adaptable starling native to Asia. Discover its diet, nesting habits, and urban survival strategies.
25-25 cm
4,879
Perching Birds
common pigeon
Columba livia
Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.
33-33 cm
3,361
Upland Ground Birds
common pochard
Aythya ferina
Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.
42-49 cm
1,727
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
1,024
Upland Ground Birds
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
Discover the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), a distinctive wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.
27-29 cm
752
Waders
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Discover the Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this expert guide.
18-20 cm
751
Waders
Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
Discover the Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus). Learn about its striking red plumage, unique migratory patterns, diet, nesting habits, and identification.
13-15 cm
688
Perching Birds
common sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Explore the world of the Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). Learn about its unique tail-bobbing behavior, habitat, diet, and identification tips.
19-21 cm
1,625
Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna
Discover the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), a striking waterfowl species. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
58-71 cm
779
Duck-like Birds
common snipe
Gallinago gallinago
Discover the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). Learn about its long bill, unique drumming sound, marshland habitat, and elusive behavior.
25-27 cm
1,601
Least Concern
common stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
Learn about the Common Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). Discover its unique diet, habitat preferences, and how to identify this striking superspecies.
13-13 cm
3,655
Perching Birds
Common Swift
Apus apus
Discover the Common Swift (Apus apus). Learn about its unique aerial behavior, physical appearance, and fascinating facts about this remarkable tree-clinging bird.
16-17 cm
757
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
common tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
Discover the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius). Learn about its unique leaf-sewing nest, garden habitat, insect diet, and distinct upright tail.
13-13 cm
4,341
Perching Birds
common teal
Anas crecca
Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
34-38 cm
1,467
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Discover the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), a graceful seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
31-35 cm
750
Seabirds