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…
Read moreBirds of Cyprus Accipitriformes Accipitridae ( vultures, kites, hawks, eagles, buzzards, harriers ) Pandionidae ( ospreys ) Anseriformes Anatidae ( ducks, geese, swans ) Bucerotiformes Upupidae ( Hoopoes ) Caprimul…
Read moreFalco 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…
Read moreSaxicola 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 …
Read moreBird : 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…
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