Shockproof and Sharp
The great spotted woodpecker is an expert climber and drummer, using its powerful beak to carve into tree bark in search of insects and larvae.…
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Tiny Frame, Mighty Song
The Eurasian wren may be small, but its voice is anything but. This tiny bird sings one of the loudest and most complex songs relative…
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From Soil to Sky
The white wagtail is a restless forager, constantly bobbing its tail as it searches for insects along riverbanks, fields, and urban spaces. This behavior helps…
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Gardener in a Red Coat
The Eurasian red squirrel is not just an adorable face—it plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. By burying nuts and seeds, they unintentionally help…
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Call of Many Voices
The black-headed gull may lose its dark head in winter, but its charm remains. Highly adaptable, these birds thrive in both urban and wild landscapes.…
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Mates for Life, Migrants Together
The Greylag goose is Europe’s largest wild goose and the ancestor of most domestic geese. These highly social birds mate for life and are known…
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Nest by Nest, Year by Year
At Floridsdorfer Wasserpark, the grey herons have established a thriving heronry on the Reiherinsel, a small island that serves as a safe nesting ground. Every…
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The Sparrow’s Winter Perch
A house sparrow perched gracefully, its soft brown plumage blending perfectly with the winter branches. These small but resilient birds are true urban survivors, adapting…
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The Subtle Side of Beauty
A red-crested pochard gliding effortlessly across the water. While the males are known for their striking orange heads, the females, like this one, have a…
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Flip, Toss, Swallow
Great cormorants have an impressive ability to swallow large prey whole. They maneuver the fish in their beak, flipping it headfirst to ensure a smooth…