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Birds from Europe

12 birds worldwide

Golden Eagle in flight
FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

One of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere.

66-102 cm
Peregrine Falcon on a perch
FeaturedLeast Concern
Birds of Prey

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

The fastest bird in the world, capable of speeds over 240 mph.

34-58 cm
Barn Owl in flight
FeaturedLeast Concern
Nocturnal Birds

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

The most widely distributed species of owl.

32-40 cm
Snowy Owl on snow
FeaturedVulnerable
Nocturnal Birds

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

A large, white owl native to Arctic regions.

52-71 cm
Greater Flamingo standing in water
FeaturedLeast Concern
Water Birds

Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

The most widespread species of flamingo.

110-150 cm
Emperor Penguin on ice
FeaturedNear Threatened
Flightless Birds

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.

100-122 cm
Mute Swan on water
Least Concern
Water Birds

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

An elegant white swan known for its graceful appearance.

125-170 cm
European Robin on a branch
Least Concern
Songbirds

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

A small, friendly songbird with a distinctive red breast.

12-14 cm
House Sparrow
Least Concern
Songbirds

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

A familiar bird found in close association with human settlements.

14-18 cm
Common Raven
Least Concern
Songbirds

Common Raven

Corvus corax

One of the most intelligent bird species.

54-67 cm
King Penguin colony
Least Concern
Flightless Birds

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

The second largest species of penguin.

70-100 cm
Atlantic Puffin
FeaturedVulnerable
Water Birds

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The "sea parrot" of the North Atlantic.

26-29 cm
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