Birds

The smallest bird in Eurasia and North America. The yellow stripe on the head caused people to associate with the crown. The size and appearance do not allow the bird to be called a king. Therefore, the singing baby received the name Korolek. The scientific name of the genus is Regulus, which means knight, king. Description and Features The king has three elements that emphasize individuality.

Description and features These feathered creatures are relatives of canaries, finches and siskins, that is, those of the birds that represent the family finch, in addition, they themselves are its members. But nevertheless, they are closest to crossbills and bullfinches so much that they even belong to a kind of transition between the two genera.

One of the species of blackbirds is called the blue bird. It lives in the mountainous regions of temperate and tropical Asia from Turkestan and Afghanistan in the west, to Taiwan and Borneo in the east, and Ceylon and Java in the south. The northern border of the range passes through the Central Asian countries, but sometimes this bird visits the southern regions of Russia.

There are many birds on the planet, but pigeons are perhaps the most common of the members of the feathered kingdom, because they are not only numerous, but also live on all continents suitable for life. They have been neighbors since ancient times, they have always been useful to him and received sympathy, care and a benevolent response from people.

"The bird can be recognized by feathers and by flight." This popular saying works great for many birds. Add to this that the birds are equipped with wings, they have a pair of legs and a beak. That is, with a beak, our character differs from many other individuals. Dead end or Atlantic dead end, a species of bird from the family of anthropoid charadriiformes.

A huge variety of birds inhabit our Earth, many species of birds live in Russia. Scientists have put a lot of work into the description of these representatives of the fauna, as well as in the study of their life.One of the outstanding ornithologists of Russia can be called Sergei Alexandrovich Buturlin (1872-1938), thanks to which we met many interesting specimens.

Spring revival of nature is impossible to imagine without sonorous trills of modest birds, the size of a large sparrow. Greenfinch bird attracts with bright plumage, fervent singing. It is no coincidence that the birds were called forest canaries. Description and features The unusual appearance gave the name to the species of birds. The plumage of greenfinch is saturated yellow-green with olive tint.

Description and Features Of the continents inhabited today, Australia was discovered later than others. This is a small southern mainland, isolated for millions of years from other parts of the land. And therefore the fauna of those places is famous for its uniqueness and uniqueness. But when the Europeans began to develop these territories, all of the unusual creatures of those distant uncharted lands, most of all they drew attention to the wonderful jumping kangaroos and other numerous marsupials, as well as to the original bird, which was later nicknamed Kookaburra.

Imagine how it would be uncomfortable in the forest if the birds did not sing. It is the singing birds that create the unique voice of nature. Their trills, tweets, roulades always cheer up. In addition, bird singing, according to doctors, significantly improves well-being. One of such "song healers" can safely be called a bird called "horse".

Among the many songbirds, one can distinguish a modest and inconspicuous bird in appearance. This her voice reminds us of the summer in the village, of fresh milk, of thickets of reeds, where we so loved to hide with friends. The voice of glory is the voice of our sunny childhood. The glory is included in the suborder of passerines as part of a large and diverse family of glorious.

Once upon a time sailors sailing in hot countries could understand without instruments that they had reached the tropics. It was enough to see a bird beautifully floating in the air, which was called the "sea eagle" or "son of the sun." It was known that this bird is a harbinger of a hot tropical belt. He was a frigate, a seabird, able to maneuver so easily in the sky as a ship of the same name in the open sea.

The diversity and number of birds in the tropical zone is much richer than in temperate latitudes. Tropical birds inhabit Central, South America, Africa, India, where a characteristic hot climate, high humidity. They always attracted travelers with an exotic color and unusual appearance.

Feathered hunters, united by common signs to capture the victim, are classified as predators. Everyone has sharp vision, a powerful beak, claws. Birds of prey inhabit all continents except Antarctica. In taxonomy, they do not form a taxonomic group, but are always distinguished on the basis of a attribute uniting them - the ability to conduct air attacks on mammals and birds.

Description and features Bee-eater - a small bright bird of the bee-eater family. This family of heavenly inhabitants is recognized as the most beautiful in Europe. And not without reason. Color bee-eater is difficult not to admire. Feathers are painted red, green, yellow, blue and their shades. Each species has its own characteristics of the distribution of color in the plumage.

The classification of birds is sometimes difficult to understand because of their diversity. For example, the well-known sandpiper is not one specific bird, but a whole suborder of aquatic and near-water birds of the Charadriiformes family. One of the traditional representatives of waders is the long-legged sandpiper stilt. It stands out among others as flexible as a whalebone, with its beak, long legs, and wings extending beyond the ends of the straight tail.

Charadriiformes are the most extensive group of birds living in the aquatic or near-water environment. These include the Charadriiformes family, as well as the Crayfish plover. Individuals belonging to the detachment first appeared about 36 million years ago. Ornithologists are still studying the characteristics of these birds, lifestyle, and habitat.

In nature, there are a large number of diverse birds that feel confident, both on water and on land. Most of them are related species, but have distinctive characteristics in appearance, lifestyle, habits and habitat. So from the order of ducks, the smallest and most amazing bird is a teal whistle.

Description and features Sparrowhawk - a predatory bird, refers to the species of hawk. It is endowed with characteristic external features that distinguish it among its own kind: Size smaller, wings wider and shorter tail longer. The size of the males is equal to the size of the pigeon, and the females are slightly smaller than the crow. This species is widely distributed and studied among representatives of this family.

"Going naked" is an expression that is always heard and used in the address of a proud person. Here are just a classic of world literature N.V. Gogol has nothing to do with it: phraseology was given life by a bird of the family of ducks - the gogol, which paces with its head thrown back and rolls from side to side - as if an important person.

The snake-eater bird belongs to the hawk family. As the name implies, it eats snakes, but this is not the whole diet of a bird of prey. In ancient legends, the snake-eater is often referred to as the blue-footed crook or simply krachun. Description and features Some people confuse the snake-eater with an eagle, but the most attentive notice a small similarity between them.

Peregrine falcon peregrine falcon, genus falcon, detachment daytime predators. The fastest, strongest, smartest and most cunning hunter among birds. The speed of movement is 100 km / h, entering a steep peak during the hunt it develops a fighter speed of about 300 km / h. The perfect weapon to kill created by nature.

Description and features The sandpiper Kulik belongs to the charadriiformes family, the genus of bunny and lives on the coasts of both full-flowing and small freshwater rivers, large and small lakes and other bodies of water. It is considered a migratory small bird. Tie - a bird of modest size. Its length reaches no more than 20 cm, and weight fluctuates around 80 g.

In the wild, an indigenous bird is referred to as a musky duck. She acquired this name because of the special fat secreted by adults with a smell similar to the smell of musk. This smell reminds aroma of a tree, a little sweet, slightly spicy, it smells both of earth and water at the same time. It is believed that the name "musky" comes from the tribe of "Musk" - the ancient Indians who lived in Colombia.

The pintail as a species was first described by the naturalist Karl Linnaeus, who called it "Anas acuta", which in Latin means "sharp duck". She also has other names: pintail, pointed tail, shilen (obsolete.). In the world of pintail, there are about 5.5 million individuals. Description and features Pintail according to the prevalence of the second duck after mallard.

Description and features Garshnep is a miniature bird of the Bekasov family, with its appearance similar to a sparrow. The body length of the bird can reach 20 cm, the average weight is 20-30 g, the “largest” specimen does not exceed 43 g. The small size of the bird makes it a coveted trophy in hunters' sports.

The hawk-beetle from the hawk family can be found in Europe and western Asia. This quite rare daytime predator loves to destroy wasp nests and eat larvae, which is why the name of the bird happened. In addition, the predator loves the larvae of bees, bumblebees, beetles, amphibians, rodents and small birds. Description and features The common beetle is a rather large predator with rather narrow wings and a long tail.

The griffon vulture, being a predator, chooses its habitat in areas where not only wild animals are found, but also wild vegetation. Description and features The griffon vulture lives on the territory of Asia, Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, on the island of Sardinia and Sicily, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation, Belarus and in wild corners untouched by humans.

Traveling through the forest-tundra or taiga in the northern hemisphere, you can meet the tall-faced, short-billed duck sviyaz. The body and wings of the male are covered with gray feathers and contrast with the chestnut-colored head and neck. Females are not so bright that it is not surprising - they hatch offspring, therefore it is impossible to attract attention to themselves.

The inhabitant of dry steppes and deserts is so well camouflaged that it is extremely difficult to find a bird with colorful plumage in the daytime. Avdotka is a graceful and elusive bird. Watching it requires patience and hunting skill. Studying avdotki opens up a special world of friendly birds. Description and features Ornithologists in the study of the species argue about the related roots of the avdotka.

Swamp owl - a bird of prey, which from ancient times was considered a symbol of wisdom, a companion of the god Veles. On Greek coins there are images of this amazing bird. She fascinates with her mystery, big eyes, piercing eyes, mysterious sounds. In the East, representatives of the species terrified, were the harbingers of death.

Barn Owl is an owl with an unusual appearance. This bird of prey is widespread throughout the globe and has long attracted people's attention with its mystery and mystical properties. Silent flight, bright eyes, keen hearing - not the whole list of advantages that the mysterious night bird boasts.

Keklik is a flock of birds, reminiscent of curious, active adolescents in their behavior. At least that is how most travelers and hunters speak of this species of bird. In this article, you can get acquainted with the description of the cupcakes, their lifestyle, learn more about the hunting and captivity of these birds.

On our planet there is an incredible number of the most beautiful and amazing birds. It is impossible to imagine squares, gardens, fields and forests without them and their singing. They fill the world with magnificent singing and all kinds of shades of plumage. One of the most brilliant representatives of the feathered world is the bluefin, more on that later.

Description and features Parrots are birds that cannot be confused with anyone. They cause general sympathy and interest. Firstly, because these creatures are exotic and unusually beautiful. Secondly, they are famous for their rare ability to reproduce a variety of sounds and even repeat human speech.

Marsh harrier is a bird of prey widespread in Eurasia. Its name is of common Slavic origin. In modern language can be translated as a robber. Names-synonyms: reed harrier, swamp hawk, swamp kite, butler. Description and features On the territory of Russia 5 species of moons nest.

Canary bird is small. Thanks to her ability to beautifully pour trills, even despite her modest plumage, she won the popularity and love of many people. The pevunya does not bring inconvenience, but only the pleasure of one of her unpretentious appearance, uncomplicated twittering, which is replaced by singing amazing in sound.

The birthplace of a kakapo parrot, or an owl parrot, is New Zealand, where they have been living for many thousands of years. A unique feature of these birds is their complete inability to fly. This was facilitated by places of residence in which for many years there were no natural predators that could threaten the lives of these birds.

Among the endless variety of birds, the penguin family occupies a special place. They do not know how to fly and look more like dolphins, especially when they swim in the water. However, instead of a smooth skin, they are covered with plumage, have two short wings and lay their eggs. Therefore, they were attributed to the birds. The word "penguin" has three possible variants of origin.

Lane bird from the starling family. She looks very much like a starling. The primary differences are the larger body size and a different color. Often this beautiful bird was put in cages, like a parrot or a singing canary. She easily imitates many sounds, and even duplicates human speech. The world has a mixed attitude towards these birds.

Description and features When it comes to the cormorant bird, many people immediately think of the “bird-fisherman” association! Indeed, we can say that cormorants rightfully earned this unspoken nickname. They won it with dignity and confidence thanks to its colossal fishing skills. Cormorant bird belongs to the cormorant family, belongs to seabirds.

Description and Features Derived from the name of the ancient Kayuga reservoir, the North American breed of Kayuga ducks was first grown in the northeastern United States. Due to its feathers and appearance, remarkable components for breeding in peasant farming, this subspecies of duck is considered unusual.

The quail is known to all as a wild migratory bird and the desired prey of hunters. Due to the delicious healthy meat and eggs, it has recently become bred by farmers and poultry farmers. You should know more about the features of life, the habitat and the difference between wild birds and their domesticated relatives. Description and features Common / wild quail belongs to the pheasant family, the chicken order.

The personification of nobility in nature is considered to be a golden eagle, smoothly floating in the air. Since ancient times, this bird symbolizes greatness, for which many aristocratic communities portrayed it as their distinctive sign. In the myths that came to us from Ancient Greece, the eagle was considered the earthly embodiment of the God of thunder.

The stork family includes 19 species. All of them are large, strong and long beak, long legs. Marabou is one of the representatives of the stork family, consisting of three species, the fourth species is hopelessly lost. This is a real scavenger, with a bald head, because the marab has to rummage in rotting meat, and the neck and head without plumage are much easier to keep clean.

We are accustomed to the fact that raptors are large, serious-looking birds that easily raise and carry their prey. However, there are among them predators that look completely different from the mighty hunters - shrikes. They are attributed to the family of shrikes, a group of passerines. These crumbs are not only bold, but also cunning hunters.

A group of passerines includes an unusually bright color of the Oriole bird - a freedom-loving songwriter. It is almost impossible to see her in the natural environment due to a separate lifestyle, caution and secrecy. In Slavic mythology there was a sign. If a bird is seen in a bright, attractive outfit, then in the near future there will be a thunderstorm, it will rain.

Ducklings of the genus merganser are common throughout the world, well known to every amateur hunter. Features of the breed are manifested in the device of the beak, large size, bright outfit. Merganser duck from a group of diving birds is a river inhabitant attractive to wildlife lovers in different regions of our country.

White-legged partridge is a representative of the grouse family, and, quite rare. Unfortunately, the number of individuals of this unusually beautiful bird melts right before our eyes every year. In winter, this bird is distinguished by a color of extraordinary beauty. Imagine a cute chicken of a small size, completely white, with black eyes and a black beak.

Garnished with a crest. That is how Podiceps cristatus is translated from Latin - the scientific name for the waterfowl, which is found in water bodies on almost the entire Eurasian continent. The name of the bird In Russia, this bird is called the great grebe, or chomga. Belongs to the grebe family. One hundred years ago, when Dahl compiled a dictionary, a large grebe belonged to the family of loons.

The myths and legends of ancient Greece mention evil creatures, half birds, half women, whom the gods sent to the guilty people as punishment. They stole the souls of people, abducted babies, food and livestock. These winged daughters of the sea deity of Tavmant and the oceanic Electra guarded the gates to the underground Tartar, periodically flying into the settlements of people, ruining and quickly disappearing like a whirlwind.

Yellow is a large species of the woodpecker family. The area of ​​the forest worker stretches across Eurasia: from the French Alps to the Far Eastern island of Hokkaido. The northern limits of habitat are limited by the tundra, the southern - by the forest-steppe. The people of this bird do not have a very good reputation. A flying woodpecker-yellow brings misfortune, like a black cat.

Geese are distributed into varieties, some of which are rarely found in the natural environment. They live on the North American continent and the European part of the planet. The difference from other Anseriformes is that it is almost impossible to breed goose at home. It is rare in some zoos to do this.

Description and features Among the feathered living creatures of the planet there is a large family of owls. And from time immemorial, its representatives were considered a symbol of wisdom, because by nature they are endowed with resourcefulness, a practical mind and the ability to move through the air unnoticed, that is, without making noise. But at the same time, they themselves are always aware of what is happening.

Description and features Of the waterfowl that live on the planet, the family of ducks is considered the most numerous. This group of birds is also ancient. And this fact has indisputable evidence - the fossil remains of prehistoric ancestors. Among the earliest finds is perhaps the North American, whose approximate age is estimated at 50 million.

Poultry lovers have been breeding ornamental birds in their own homes for centuries. The most popular among them are canaries and parrots of different breeds. But other small poultry, specific for their beautiful appearance, can also bring joy to their owners - these are amadins. What are their basic differences?

Cardinal bird is a native of the Americas. The prevalence of a vivid representative of the order Passeriformes there caused the appearance of a feathered handsome man as a symbol of several states. An image of this peculiar bird was chosen in Kentucky for the official flag. Description and features The cardinals got their name due to the bright red plumage of males and the mask formed by the black color of the feather around the beak and eye area.

One of the first to return to the homeland from the warm regions of the numerous flocks of gaumens. Hunters are interested not only in the large size of the bird, low-fat tasty meat, but also in the mind, prudence of the bird. To get the coveted trophy is a matter of honor, confirmation of endurance, accuracy of the shooter. Description and features In a large gray-brown bird against the background of an inconspicuous color of plumage, bright yellow-orange paws and a strip of the same color on a black beak stand out.

In the East European Plain, in the valleys of the Volga and Kama rivers, Tatarstan is located. The relief of the republic is elevated-plain. The main part is occupied by steppes and forest-steppes, 20% of the territory is a zone of deciduous forests. Tatarstan has a usual climate for mid-latitudes: warm summers with average rainfall and snowy, moderately cold winters.

The first birds appeared 140-150 million years BC. These were creatures the size of a dove - archeopteryx. The ability to fly allowed to overcome mountain and water obstacles, with acceptable energy costs to travel long distances. A group of birds appeared, which began to make seasonal migrations to places where it is easier to survive winter difficulties - these are migratory birds.

Description and features Weaving by hand is a painstaking task requiring remarkable patience and skill. Weavers, connecting the threads, pass one of them first on top of the other, and then stretch under the bottom of the third, and continuing in this way, weave together many links using mysterious knots.

The emblem of Minnesota, one of the states of America, depicts a beautiful waterfowl loon. To the inhabitants of the northern latitudes, she is familiar, first of all, with her amazing singing, which makes me sad or even horrified. Thanks to strange bird cries, the name "loon" among Americans has become a household name.To a person who behaves defiantly and laughs too loudly, they can say "insane, like a loon."

Description and features It is hard to imagine that a wild bird can laugh. Nevertheless, even this happens in nature. A feathered creature emitting such sounds is called a bittern (from the word "yell"). She spends her life in the swamps and sometimes reminds her presence so loudly that her voice can be heard within a radius of several kilometers.

A beautiful bird of prey, hovering over forest and steppe expanses, is often confused with similar representatives of falcon, hawk families. The spotted eagle is a bird not inferior to related species in anything. Dexterity, ingenuity allow birds to visit the streets of cities, to act in films - tame individuals are well trained, show patience, amazing attachment to a person.

Description and features This tiny, singing winged creature is a relative of the sparrow, but its size is even smaller (about 15 cm). Such a pichuga, together with crows, swallows, titmouse, starlings and many other birds that are very common on the planet, is considered by ornithologists to be passerine - the most extensive detachment from the entire feathered community.

Since ancient times, man has developed a special attitude towards owls - the oldest inhabitants of the planet. Clever, deep creation of wildlife endowed with mystery, special magic. An owl is a bird that has entered the culture of nations, has become a symbol of wisdom, a messenger of magical powers. In ordinary life, a winged predator is no less interesting than in books.

On earth, it is difficult to find a person who does not know the dove. The bird is so famous that it seems that it has always been as long as humanity exists. The image of the bird is preserved in the Egyptian pyramids. Scientists are inclined to believe that 10,000 years ago, a dove bird was already tamed by people - human interest in it is manifested today.

In the animal world, feathered intellectuals are represented by the parrot Jaco. Scientists have long uncovered the bird’s amazing talent for learning, a powerful energy that charges everyone with joy. A vocabulary of thousands of words allows dialogue with a person. Jacot does not just repeat phrases, but uses them in an appropriate speech situation.

Jackdaw - a bird that is often encountered by residents of European and Asian cities. She has an individual, recognizable appearance and a loud, scandalous cry. Jackdaw - in the biological classifier combined with crows, nests, rooks. In ancient times, these corvids were called by a common name: gayvoronye, ​​gai, niello.

Description and features The majority of modern citizens will hardly be able to identify and distinguish most of the small birds of the Russian fauna - only sparrows and tits are known to all. Meanwhile, small birds, which in the qualifiers are classified as "the size of a sparrow" or "slightly smaller than the sparrow," are numerous in domestic forests and fields.

Description and features The Alexandrian parrot is one of the largest representatives of the genus ringed. It has a plumage of grass green, with a blue tint on the back of the head. The beak of a bird is of a characteristic large form, in adults it is bright scarlet, and in juveniles it is orange. The shoulder blades are marked with a brown spot, and a small black mark is present in the frontal part.

The hawkish representatives of the Old World are otherwise called vultures. The long feathers of the giants have long attracted hunters who adorned their precious trinkets with their own homes. Vulture - a bird with a deceptive appearance of a formidable predator. In fact, there is no danger to humans and animals. Description and features Vultures of different types differ significantly in weight, size.

The thrush of the mountain ash is a migratory and wintering bird, which got its name because of the love of mountain ash berries. Refers to a group of sparrows. Quite large, has some differences from other varieties of blackbirds. Description and features Adult bird weighs about 150 gr. The length of the body is 30 cm, on average.

Among a small amount of wildlife of Antarctica, great skuas deserve great attention. Its populations are not numerous, only a few species have been studied by ornithologists. The bird leads an interesting lifestyle, characterized by unusual behavior and character. Externally, you can confuse it with a seagull or a duck, but in fact it has only some similarities from these birds.

Oatmeal is a bird living in Eurasia and Africa, settled in New Zealand. In size does not exceed its relative sparrow. It is also omnipresent. Has mastered all landscapes from the tundra to alpine meadows. Description and features The mass of an adult bird is in the range of 25-35 g. The wings are flung open by 25-30 cm.

Relatives of the domesticated guinea fowl are found today in African open spaces. The cultivation of overseas birds on farms, in subsidiary farms has not received wide scope in comparison with chickens, geese, turkeys, but the value of birds does not decrease for this reason. Guinea fowl is a royal bird combining decorative appeal and rare dietary qualities.

In the animal world, there are many individuals who can boast of the ability to disguise. But now, in order to be completely invisible and invisible, only a few succeed. Such a unique ability, has a small bird, an oak tree. Description and features of the oak tree The closest relatives of the oak tree are sparrows, carduelis, canaries, bullfinches, crossbills and linnet.

The petrel is a sea nomad. The most poetized bird is the petrel. Why is it called is explained simply. The bird flies low, almost touching the waves. In bad weather, the wind freshens, the waves grow. The bird rises to a great height. Or, according to the sailors, it sits on the tackle of a ship. Thus, it announces an impending storm.

The peculiar life of the common dipper attracts the attention of most ornithologists. Due to its small size and great similarity in common people, the bird is called the waterbird or water sparrow. Watermark means its addiction to the water element, because without it the existence of a bird does not make sense.

Kiwi is a rare and unique bird. It has a number of distinctive features and characteristics that make it look like representatives of mammals. However, it is a bird that has a beak and lays eggs, but cannot fly. Description and features Adult kiwi weighs from 1.5 - 5 kilograms, females more than males.

Rooks are representatives of the raven family. However, ornithologists attributed them to a separate species, because these birds differ from ravens in body structure, appearance, behavior, and also have other qualities inherent only to them. Description and features The rook's body is more slender than that of a raven. An adult bird weighs about 600 grams, has a wingspan of 85 centimeters.

The Australian emu bird is a native of the mainland, a visiting card of the fauna of the continent. European travelers first saw a long-legged creature in the 17th century. The birds were struck by the unusual look and habits. Interest in Australian emus is supported by new discoveries in bird research. Description and features The name from Portuguese, Arabic translates as "big bird".

A goat is a bird with the wrong name. Among shepherds, there was a legend a long time ago that at dusk a bird flies to grazing herds and is engaged in milk production from goats and cows. She was nicknamed Caprimulgus. Which in translation means “a bird milking goats”. That is why the so-called goat. In addition to the strange name, unusual cries are characteristic of the bird.

Partridge is a bird that does not like to fly Partridge is a well-known, widespread bird. Its name in all Slavic languages ​​means a bird similar to chicken. It inhabits Eurasia and was introduced to America. Hunters took care of the transfer of the bird to the American continent. They are the ones who show increased interest in this unremarkable bird.

The Lark - a harbinger of spring. The Lark - one of the most famous singing representatives of birds. He pleases with spring trill five continents. A space object was named in his honor: the asteroid Alauda (translated from Latin: early bird). Common Lark Description and features Larks are small birds 12 to 24 centimeters long, weighing 15 to 75 grams.

In ancient times, on the territory of modern Georgia there was a meeting of local residents with an amazing bird. Interest in it remains to this day. Now the pheasant is a tamed bird, known in many countries of the world due to introduction, or relocation. But its name, enshrined in different languages, reflects its historical homeland - the city of Fazis on the banks of the river.

When a person seeks peace, he can go to the lake and be alone. It is an amazingly beautiful and quiet place. Peaceful water surface calms and provides answers to important questions. However, one should not feel the master of the situation, even in such a beautiful place, because animals, fish and birds live here.

The theory of evolution includes the possibility of mutations. Hornbill confirms this. In nature, there are few animals with such an illogical appearance. Moreover, this is not one species, but the whole family. Its scientific name, Bucerotidae, dates back to the Greek word buceri (cow or bovine horn). Description and features Birds of this family live in the African tropics and subtropics, in southeast Asia, on the islands of Melanesia, that is, their range is one third of the world's land.

The expressive bird is striking in its grandeur, severe appearance. Many forest dwellers are afraid of owl. Man also endowed the predator with superpowers - in the legends they personify dark forces. The reason for the mystery lies in the fixed look of the night robber, the rare abilities of a feathered hunter. Description and features The owl is a bird related to the owl family.

The eagle has the classic appearance of a feathered aggressor. From Greek, the name of the bird is translated as a sea eagle. Indeed, he is very similar to an eagle. But he does not have plumage on his paws. More powerful beak. There are nuances in the form of wings and tail, which is associated with differences in hunting methods. In the English language there were no separate names for eagles and eagles.

Zaryanka or robin - as it is commonly called in Russia, is known for its friendly character and motley color. This little bird is not at all afraid of people, while males are able to be very hostile to each other. The way of life and habits of the zaryanka cannot be called ordinary - they are noticeably different from the usual city birds.

A small bird of the order of passerines spills a melodic trill, interspersing the song with gurgling or buzzing sounds. The rattle and overflows are seasoned with a variety of singing, but this is one singer - carefully looking closely you can see the shrike almost vertically sitting. Description and features Shrike - from the order of passerines.

Chaffinch, belonging to the genus of finches, is called the snowfinch, chaffinch, chaffinch. In most of the range from the South, birds return by the end of March, when the snow has not yet melted everywhere. People say that in early spring the finch sings to frost. But this is not the only version of the origin of the name. The scented look and the sharp trimming of the trill suggest that the bird will chill, it will catch its breath from the cold.

Saker Falcon is the only falcon capable of producing a gazelle. The remaining birds of this detachment, when trying to attack big game, broke the sternum. The movements of this noble hunter are quick and polished, but not as lightning fast as his relatives, which gives more chances for maneuver. He is handsome, graceful, and very dangerous when hunting.

In the mid-18th century, Karl Linnaeus included in his biological system a pelican order (Pelecaniformes). A family of pelicans (Pelecanidae) was formed in the detachment, which included a pink pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). The first part of the name “pink” these birds received by the color of their plumage.

Nuthatch - the size of a sparrow, looks like a miniature woodpecker, and curious like a titmouse. The uniqueness of this bird lies not only in its quick movement along a smooth trunk in different directions, but also in the ability to hang upside down on branches. Description and features The noisy nuthatch belongs to the order of passerines, has a compact body, a short tail and legs with tenacious curved claws.

Wild duck is known everywhere, where there are ponds and coastal thickets. Unpretentiousness to the living conditions allowed the bird to spread around the world. Since ancient times, it was tamed by man, became the ancestor of many breeds for breeding. Description and features Wild mallard in the duck family is the most common bird.

Description and features Gagarka is a medium-sized marine waterfowl inhabiting mostly northern latitudes. Such representatives of the winged fauna from the family of purebirds are found on the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic, both near the European and American continents. According to some reports, it is in Canada that the bulk of the population of these birds is concentrated, and the number of individuals flying to these lands during the nesting period reaches 50 thousand.

Steppe bustard, resembling a small ostrich, is a typical inhabitant of grassy pastures. In the past, birds inhabited the semi-desert zones of Eurasia and Africa. In southern Russia, birds were valued as "princely game." Today, the bustard disappearing everywhere - in the Red Book. Description and features A large bird comes from the order of the crane-like.

In the mid-18th century, Karl Linay included this bird in the general biological classifier under the Latin, system name Parus ater. In the twentieth century, biologists specified her generic name and now she is called Periparus ater. At the same time, the former name has not gone out of use. The bird is part of the family of titmouse (Paridae) and belongs to the order Passeriformes (Passeriformes).

Description and features The gyrfalcon is a bird classified by the ornithologists as a family of falcons, among which it is considered the largest among its members. And this is true, because even males of such birds, which are usually smaller than females, are half-meter and longer. In this case, the size of the females is capable in some cases to reach 65 cm with a mass of 2 kg.