Against the backdrop of Africa's diverse landscapes, this bold and resourceful bird has earned a reputation as nature's master trickster, using clever deception to steal food from other animals. The ...

Skimming the waves of open oceans, this tiny seabird braves some of the world's stormiest waters with remarkable agility. The European Storm-petrel is a small seabird with predominantly black plumage, ...

This colourful and instantly recognisable diving duck turns heads with its striking red bill and crest, a standout feature in wetlands across Europe and Asia. The Red-crested Pochard is a striking ...

This tiny tree-tapper brings a burst of life to woodlands with its rapid drumming and acrobatic foraging skills. The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a diminutive bird, measuring just 14-16 cm in length.

With a piercing gaze and powerful wings, this formidable raptor soars over rugged landscapes from Europe to Asia, hunting with remarkable precision. The Bonelli's Eagle is a large, powerful raptor ...

A little songbird spotted hopping fearlessly between giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands, where it plays a starring role in Darwin's theory of evolution. The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird ...

Soaring across Mediterranean skies, this swift hunter embarks on one of the longest migrations among European raptors. Eleonora's Falcon is a sleek, medium-sized raptor with long, pointed wings and a ...

Striking black-and-white shorebirds with bright orange bills, these skilled hunters probe coastal mudflats for tasty bivalve molluscs. The Eurasian Oystercatcher is a striking, crow-sized wader with ...

The swift-flying architect of mud nests transforms eaves and buildings into bustling summer colonies around the world. The House Martin is a small, compact swallow with distinctive white underparts ...

This hawk-like raptor is a master of deception, mimicking larger birds to scare off potential predators while specialising in hunting wasps and bees. The European Honey-buzzard is a large raptor with ...

The distinctive blue-grey acrobat of European forests, equally at home shuffling headfirst down tree trunks as it is darting among branches. The Eurasian Nuthatch is a small bird with a distinctive ...

A snow-white heron with wispy plumes and yellow feet, this graceful wader is making a comeback across wetlands worldwide. The Little Egret is a striking, medium-sized heron with pure white plumage. It ...