Monday, 26 February 2018

26-2-2018 PINET, VALENCIA - PINE PROCESSIONARY CATERPILLAR (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)

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If you live here in Spain, you need to be aware of a dangerous and often deadly critter known as the Pine Processionary Caterpillar (Thau...

26-2-2018 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - INDIAN MILKWEED BUG (Spilostethus pandurus)

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Spilostethus pandurus is a species of "seed bugs" belonging to the family Lygaeidae, subfamily Lygaeinae. The species was de...

26-11-2015 JURONG, SINGAPORE - SUPERB STARLING (Lamprotornis superbus)

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The superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) is a member of the starling family of birds. It was formerly known as Spreo superbus. They ar...
Sunday, 25 February 2018

26-3-2018 HERMANUS, SOUTH AFRICA - KELP GULL (Larus dominicanus)

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The Kelp Gull, known scientifically as Larus dominicanus, is a robust seabird with a commanding presence along the coasts and islands of the...

25-2-2018 PILES, VALENCIA - MALLARD (MALE) (Anas platyrhynchos)

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The Mallard, or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos), is a familiar and widespread dabbling duck with a presence across temperate and subtropical...

25-2-2018 RAFELCOFER, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN GREENFINCH (Chloris chloris)

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The European greenfinch, or simply greenfinch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the finch family Fringillidae. Exhibiting a predomina...

25-2-2018 LA FONTE EN CARROS, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH (Carduelis carduelis)

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The European goldfinch, or simply goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small, vibrant passerine bird belonging to the finch family. This c...

25-2-2018 RAFELCOFER, VALENCIA - CIRL BUNTING (Emberiza cirlus)

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The cirl bunting, Emberiza cirlus, is a passerine bird of modest size, akin to the familiar yellowhammer. It measures approximately 15.5 cm...
Saturday, 24 February 2018

13-12-2015 YANGON, MYANMAR - ROCK PIGEON (Columba livia)

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The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves an...

24-2-2018 GANDIA TOWN, VALENCIA - HOUSE SPARROW (MALE) (Passer domesticus)

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Widespread and abundant in cities, neighborhoods, and farms. Avoids dense forests. Flocks gather in dense shrubs, moving and vocalizing a...

24-2-2018 OLIVA TOWN, VALENCIA - BLACK REDSTART (MALE) (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small, charismatic passerine bird, exhibiting a blend of dark and vibrant plumage. Males a...

26-11-2015 JURONG, SINGAPORE - GREATER FLAMINGO (Phoenicopterus roseus)

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It is found in parts of Northern Africa (including coastal areas of northern Algeria, Egypt further inland along the Nile River, Libya, Mor...

26-11-2015 BOTANICAL GARDENS, SINGAPORE - ZEBRA DOVE (Geopelia striata)

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The zebra dove (Geopelia striata), also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, is a species of bird of the dove family, Columb...

24-11-2015 BOTANICAL GARDENS, SINGAPORE - BUSHWILLOW (Combretum farinosum)

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Combretum farinosum is a species of bushwillow in the genus Combretum, native to Central and South America. The species was first describe...
Friday, 23 February 2018

26-11-2015 BOTANICAL GARDENS, SINGAPORE - ASIAN HOUSE GECKO (Hemidactylus frenatus)

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The common house gecko is prolific through the tropics and subtropics. It is able to exist in an ecologically analogous place with other ...

26-11-2015 BOTANICAL GARDENS, SINGAPORE - PINK WATER LILY (Nymphaea rubra)

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Nymphaea rubra is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Sri Lanka and northeastern India to western and central Male...

23-2-2018 CAMI LES FONTS OLIVA, VALENCIA - COMMON CHIFFCHAFF (Phylloscopus collybita)

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The Common Chiffchaff, Phylloscopus collybita, is a diminutive and sprightly leaf warbler known for its distinctive, onomatopoeic song. T...

22-2-2018 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - MALLARD (MALE) (Anas platyrhynchos)

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Male Mallards have a dark, iridescent-green head and bright yellow bill. The gray body is sandwiched between a brown breast and black r...
Thursday, 22 February 2018

22-2-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (MALE) (Bubulcus ibis)

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The western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate z...

22-2-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a statuesque wading bird belonging to the family Ardeidae. It is a familiar sight in both rural and urb...

22-2-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN STARLING (Sturnus vulgaris)

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The Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is a noisy bird, especially i...

22-2-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - EURASIAN KESTREL (Falco tinnunculus)

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The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, is a bird of prey from the kestrel group within the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as ...
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

31-10-2016 XIAN, CHINA - AZURE WINGED MAGPIE (Cyanopica cyanus)

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The azure-winged magpie (Cyanopica cyanus ) is a bird in the crow family. It is 31–35 cm long and similar in overall shape to the Eurasian m...

19-11-2016 THA YET MIO, MYANMAR - DITCH JEWEL DRAGONFLY (Brachythemis contaminata)

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Brachythemis contaminata, ditch jewel, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in many Asian countries. I...