Category: Birds

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…

Waldkauz

The Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), called Waldkauz in German, is a well-known owl species across Europe and Asia. Various cultures, around the world, hold this fascinating icon of wisdom and…

Schleiereule

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) also known as Schleiereule in German, is one of the biggest and most powerful birds of prey. Featuring formidable size, sharp talons and penetrating yellow…

Spatz

The house sparrow, often called a sparrow (/ˈspr oʊ/) or colloquially just “sparrow“, is a bird of the household Passeridae. This small, brown-backed bird infiltrates human civilization worldwide — taking…