Month: October 2024

Rotkehlchen

The songbird European Robin (Rotkehlchen in German; Erithacus rubecula) is a popular and well-known species due to its brightly colored plumage, melodic singing. The deep-red to orange chest along olive-brown…

Wanderdrossel

The American Robin (Wanderdrossel Turdus migratorius) is a familiar North American songbird associated with its red breast and spritely tune. It is easy to identify thanks to its reddish-orange underbody,…

Uhu owl

The Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) — german: Uhu-photo from Pixabay It is an iconic image, a huge bird with immense grey legs and feet tipped by ruthless talons; radiating such…

Sumpfohreule

The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a very special species of owl, not only because it’s medium-sized structure and distinctive look. Compared to other owls, these owl species have relatively…

Waldohreule

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), called Waldohreule in German is a mid-sized and unusual looking type of owl. What makes it very distinctive are the ear tufts from which –…

Steinkauz

The Little Owl (Athene noctua) is easily recognizable due to its small, stocky appearance. In German it is called Steinkauz and hence we will refer here from now on as…