Bird : Calidris pugnax ( Ruff - Μαχητής )

Bird : Calidris pugnax ( Ruff - Μαχητής ) Μεσαίου μεγέθους παρυδάτιο (29–32 cm μήκος) με άνοιγμα φτερών περίπου 55–60 cm. Ξεχωρίζει για το εντυπωσιακό φτέρωμα των αρσενικών στην αναπαραγωγική περίοδο. Συναντάται σε υγροτόπους κα…

Marine Life : Actinia mediterranea ( sea anemones )

Marine Life : Actinia mediterranea ( sea anemones ) Η Actinia mediterranea είναι ένα θαλάσσιο ζώο που ανήκει στην ομάδα των ανεμώνων της θάλασσας (θαλάσσιες ανεμώνες). Είναι συγγενής των κοραλλιών και των μεδουσών, αφού όλα αν…

Birds of Cyprus

Birds of Cyprus  Accipitriformes Accipitridae    ( vultures, kites, hawks, eagles, buzzards, harriers ) ​ Pandionidae ( ospreys ) Anseriformes Anatidae ( ducks, geese, swans ) Bucerotiformes Upupidae ( Hoopoes ) Caprimul…

Bird : Falco tinnunculus (Common Kestrel - Βραχοκιρκίνεζο)

Falco tinnunculus (Common Kestrel – Βραχοκιρκίνεζο)  Vasos Vasiliou Identification & Appearance Length: 30–36 cm Wingspan: 70–80 cm Weight: 150–250 g Male:  Rufous-brown upperparts with dark spots, grey head and tail with…

Bird : Saxicola rubetra ( Whinchat - Καστανολαίμης )

Saxicola rubetra ( Whinchat - Καστανολαίμης )  Vasos Vasiliou The Whinchat ( Saxicola rubetra ) is a small migratory passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family ( Muscicapidae ). It is similar in appearance to the closely …

Bird : Emberiza cia ( Rock Bunting - Βουνοτσίχλονο )

Bird : Emberiza cia ( Rock Bunting - Βουνοτσίχλονο ) Vasos Vasiliou - Gape Greco - March The Rock Bunting ( Emberiza cia ) is a small passerine bird in the bunting family ( Emberizidae ). It is found across southern Europe, Nort…

Bird : Eremophila alpestris ( Horned Lark - Χιονάδα )

Bird : Eremophila alpestris ( Horned Lark - Χιονάδα ) Matt Smith - Anarita Park - March 2025 Eremophila alpestris , commonly known as the horned lark , is a small passerine bird found across North America, Europe, and Asia. It i…

Spiders : Oxyopidae : Oxyopes globifer

Spiders : Oxyopidae : Oxyopes globifer Oxyopes globifer is a species of lynx spider belonging to the family Oxyopidae. These spiders are active hunters that do not use webs to catch prey but rely on their speed and agility. Mari…

Coleoptera : Buprestidae : Anthaxia brevis

Buprestidae : Anthaxia brevis Coleoptera of Cyprus Anthaxia is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae. Marios Philippou - Episkopi - March Anthaxia is a genus of jewel beetles (family Buprestidae ), known for their metalli…

Bird : Charadrius alexandrinus ( Kentish plover - Θαλασσοσφυριχτής )

Charadrius alexandrinus ( Kentish plover - Θαλασσοσφυριχτής ) The Kentish Plover ( Charadrius alexandrinus ) is a small wading bird from the plover family, Charadriidae . It is commonly found along coastal regions, salt flats, …

Bird : Emberiza schoeniclus ( Reed bunting - Καλαμοτσίχλονο )

Bird : Emberiza schoeniclus ( Reed bunting - Καλαμοτσίχλονο ) Marios Filippou - Fassouri  The Emberiza schoeniclus , commonly known as the reed bunting , is a small passerine bird belonging to the Emberizidae family. It is wide…

Monastery Panagia of Sintis (Kelokedara Village) - Μοναστήρι Παναγίας του Σίντη (Κελοκεδαρα)

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Our Contributors - Cyprus Discovery Vasos Vasiliou  https://www.youtube.com/@thebirdschannel2811 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047322463250# Matt Smith  (Matthew Stephen Smith) Matthew Smith. An experienced local bi…

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Bird : Corvus frugilegus ( Rook - Χαβαρόνι )

Bird : Corvus frugilegus ( Rook - Χαβαρόνι ) Scintific Name : Corvus frugilegus English Name : Rook Greek Name : Χαβαρόνι Size : 46 cm Wingspan : 81 - 94 cm Eggs : 2 -7 Diet : Worms, beetles and other invertebrates Longevity :20…