Tag: animals

The European European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a numerous and common woodland bird from the flycatcher family. Outwardly, the Robin (as this bird is also called) is quite easily recognizable, the distinguishing feature is a bright orange spot affecting the neck, part ...

One of the notable and frequently encountered birds of Belarus is the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba, White Sitaka). It is similar in size to the common field sparrow (about 17-18 cm). It is distinguished by beautiful colors: white or light gray belly, black...

In spring, a beautiful songbird from the order of passerines returns to Belarus - the chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs). It is comparable in size to an ordinary field sparrow (about 15-17 centimeters), but is strikingly different from it in color and melodic singing. This kind...

The coot (Fulica atra) is well recognizable among other waterfowl. Its distinguishing feature is a white beak and a large leathery white spot on its forehead, as well as red eyes. This bird is comparable in size to a duck, the body is about ...

The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a symbolic bird associated with the arrival of spring. Outwardly, it has a small size, on average a little more than 20 centimeters, as well as a rich black color with a metallic sheen and cream-colored specks. These...

The common greenfinch is a kind of bright "sparrow", especially the male, which has olive and green colors in its color. Also, these finches are distinguished by a yellow strip along the edge of the wings and a powerful beak, which looks a bit like a beak...

Siskin (Spinus spinus) is a beautiful songbird the size of a sparrow, but with brighter and more interesting colors. On the territory of Belarus it occurs all year round. The preferred habitats are coniferous forests, however, siskin can be seen...

Magpie ordinary, well known to the inhabitants of Belarus and Europe, is found everywhere and has a recognizable color. The head, tail, wingtips, and tarsi are black, often with an unusual shade of blue, purple, or green. The rest of the body...

The bullfinch is a beautiful bird of small size, 15-17 centimeters, which is quite easy to identify. So a distinctive feature of males is a bright rich red abdomen, neck and even cheeks. The female, on the contrary, has a dark color with combinations of brown, gray ...

One of the most beautiful birds that can be seen in Belarus is the kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). This very small bird is easily hidden from human eyes, it is rather problematic to meet it. The common kingfisher stays away from others...