50 Norway Birds

Norway is home to a variety of interesting and beautiful birds. From the soaring Arctic tern to the majestic White-tailed Eagle, the country is a bird-watcher’s paradise.

Norway is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, such as the Bearded Vulture and the Eurasian Black Vulture, making it a great place to observe and study birds in their natural habitats.

This article provides an overview of some of the most interesting and beautiful birds found in Norway.

1. Tit

Tit birds are small passerine birds belonging to the family Paridae, found mainly in Northern Hemisphere and Africa.

These active little birds can be seen singing sweet songs throughout the day or scavenging for food at feeders.

They have short, stout bills which they use to crack open seeds and nuts with ease. Tit species range from chickadees to titmice; all of them sport a distinctive black head cap that stands out against their pale grey bodies.

Their bright eyes allow them excellent vision while searching for food – even on gloomy days when other predators may not see as well.

Tits are an important part of any healthy ecosystem and provide many ecological services such as insect control and seed dispersal.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Infraorder	Passerida
Family	Paridae Vigors, 1825

2. Crow Family

The Crow family is a cosmopolitan group of birds that contains crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies and more.

Altogether there are 133 members in this bird family which all share similar characteristics such as large beaks and feet.

The genus Corvus alone makes up over a third of the entire crow family population with species like the common crow or blackbird being some of its most recognizable members.

All these birds have strong social bonds so they often travel in groups to find food sources or build nests together for protection against predators.

With their intelligence and adaptation skills they are able to survive almost anywhere on Earth from mountains to cities making them one of the world’s most successful families of avian creatures

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Superfamily	Corvoidea
Family	Corvidae Leach, 1820

3. Atlantic Puffin

The Atlantic puffin is a seabird that belongs to the auk family. It has two related species found in the northeastern Pacific, namely tufted and horned puffins.

This bird breeds widely throughout Russia, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Greenland and Canada’s Newfoundland & Labrador as well as Nova Scotia regions of Faroe Islands.

Its colorful beak with markings of yellowish-orange during mating season makes it stand out among other birds.

An interesting fact about this sea-dweller is its ability to fly underwater; they use their wings for propulsion while swimming.

The Atlantic puffin diet consists mainly of fish caught from shallow waters near shorelines or cliffsides where they nest annually during springtime months before embarking on long migrations southward towards winter grounds at seaside coasts until spring returns once again.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Alcidae
Genus	Fratercula
Species	F. arctica

4. Sandpiper

The Sandpiper is a small wading bird with long legs and slender bill. They are often seen on beaches, mudflats, and wet meadows. These birds can range in size from 6 to 10 inches tall and weigh between 1-2 ounces.

Their plumage varies greatly depending on the species but they typically have brown uppersides with white or yellow undersides.

The most common call of the sandpiper is a soft “cheep” sound that they make while feeding along shorelines at low tide or running through wetlands searching for food such as insects, worms, mollusks etc..

They also use their bills to probe into muddy areas when looking for food items underground.

During breeding season males will display courtship behavior by fanning out their tails feathers. 

This serves to attract potential mates during mating rituals which take place around ponds & lakes near coastal regions where these birds nest in large colonies made up of many pairs of nesting sandpipers.

5. White-Tailed Eagle

The white-tailed eagle is an impressive species of sea eagle found across temperate Eurasia. This majestic bird belongs to the family Accipitridae, which includes hawks, kites and harriers.

It has a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters and can weigh 4 kilograms or more.

The plumage varies in colour from dark brown above with paler head and neck while its tail is pure white – hence it’s name.

They feed mainly on fish but will also take small mammals, birds and carrion when available.

White-tailed eagles are solitary by nature but form pairs during nesting season typically near bodies of water such as lakes or coasts where they build large stick nests on trees or cliffsides for their young ones to hatch safely in peace.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Accipitriformes
Family	Accipitridae
Genus	Haliaeetus
Species	H. albicilla

6. Northern Gannet

The Northern Gannet is the largest species of seabird in the northern Atlantic, with a white body and long neck.

It has yellowish head feathers and black tipped wings that can reach up to 6 feet across when fully extended.

The beak is large and orange-yellow in color. This bird breeds along western Europe’s coasts as well as northeastern North America.

They forage for fish by plunging into the sea from high above, making them an impressive sight to behold on any given day.

Their diet consists mainly of herring, mackerels or sand eels which they catch midair after diving at speeds reaching over 100 miles per hour.

With their striking features these birds are truly majestic creatures that have been around since prehistoric times – a testament to their hardiness and adaptability.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Suliformes
Family	Sulidae
Genus	Morus
Species	M. bassanus

7. Mute Swan

The Mute Swan is a species of swan belonging to the waterfowl family Anatidae. It can be found in much of Eurosiberia, as well as North America, Australasia and southern Africa where it has been introduced.

The ‘mute’ part of its name comes from its soft call which is more muffled than that of other swans.

They have an almost entirely white plumage with black legs and feet and an orange bill with a distinctive knob at the base.

These striking birds are large in size reaching up to 1 metre tall when fully grown with wingspans reaching 3 metres or more.

In flight they hold their necks arched gracefully above their body while beating powerful wings slowly through the air – creating quite a spectacle.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Anseriformes
Family	Anatidae
Genus	Cygnus
Species	C. olor

8. Black Grouse

The black grouse is a large bird in the grouse family. It lives mainly in moorland and steppe habitats, often near wooded areas. In winter, it moves to dense forests where its diet consists almost exclusively of conifer needles.

These birds have an impressive wingspan of up to 75 cm wide, with males boasting dark metallic plumage and white tail feathers that they display during courtship rituals known as ‘leks’. Females are smaller than males with more brownish-grey coloured feathers.

Both sexes possess red combs above their eyes which become brighter during mating season – along with yellow wattles on their throats.

The black grouse is considered vulnerable due to loss of habitat caused by human activity such as deforestation and agricultural practices.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Galliformes
Family	Phasianidae
Genus	Lyrurus
Species	L. tetrix

9. Common Eider

The Common Eider is a large sea-duck that inhabits coasts of Europe, North America and eastern Siberia.

It breeds in arctic regions as well as some northern temperate climates but travels further south during the winter months to form flocks with other ducks in temperate zones.

These birds are easily recognised by their characteristic black and white markings on their wings which can be seen when they take flight.

They have light brown bodies topped off with bright yellowish coloured heads making them quite striking creatures.

The eiders feed mainly on molluscs such as clams, mussels, snails and worms found at the bottom of shallow coastal waters or tidal flats.

Their diet helps improve water quality through natural filtering processes carried out by foraging for food underwater which benefits local marine ecosystems immensely.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Anseriformes
Family	Anatidae
Genus	Somateria
Species	S. mollissima

10. Auk

Auk is a family of birds from the order Charadriiformes. They are excellent swimmers and divers, able to “fly” through water. There are 25 species divided into 11 genera in this family, with the great auk being extinct.

Auks can fly but their walking appears awkward due to their thick feathers that make them heavy on land.

The most notable feature of these aquatic birds is the large bills they possess which helps them catch fish underwater.

Apart from feeding on sea creatures like squid or shrimp, auks also feed on grains found near shorelines during winter months when food sources become scarce in open waters.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Suborder	Lari
Family	Alcidae Leach, 1820

11. Long-Tailed Tit

The Long-tailed tit is a common bird found throughout Europe and the Palearctic. Described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, it has been given the scientific name Aegithalos caudatus which translates to “long tailed bush-tit”.

These birds are small with white bellies and grey backs. The distinguishing feature of this species is its long tail feathers which give them their name.

They feed on insects such as moths, flies and spiders but also eat seeds from plants like thistles or dandelions.

In cold weather they flock together for warmth while at night they roost inside woodpecker holes or other crevices in trees.

Long-tailed tits build intricately woven nests made of mosses, lichens, spider webs and fur held together by saliva – these can be up to 15 cm wide.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Aegithalidae
Genus	Aegithalos
Species	A. caudatus

12. Larks

Larks are small passerine birds that belong to the Alaudidae family. These birds have a cosmopolitan distribution and can be found in many different habitats, including dry regions.

The largest number of lark species is located in Africa, while only one species (horned lark) inhabits North America and another one (Horsfield’s bush lark) lives in Australia.

These beautiful creatures usually appear during dawn or dusk as they sing their melodious songs high up into the sky.

Larks possess impressive flying skills which make them capable of reaching heights far above most other bird species.

Despite this skill, they prefer living close to the ground where there are plenty of seeds and insects for them to feed on.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Superfamily	Sylvioidea
Family	Alaudidae Vigors, 1825

13. Marsh Tit

The Marsh Tit is a small bird, measuring 12 cm long and weighing only 12 g. It has black crown and nape combined with pale cheeks, brown back as well as greyish-brown wings and tail.

There are 8 to 11 subspecies of this passerine bird in the tit family Paridae that is closely related to Willow Tit, Père David’s Tit, Songar Tits.

They inhabit deciduous or mixed woods with dense undergrowth where they feed on insects along with seeds found amongst dead leaves on ground.

Their nests are built inside tree hollows lined up by feathers while its eggs have white background spotted heavily with reddish-brown markings making them easily identifiable from other birds’.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Paridae
Genus	Poecile
Species	P. palustris

14. Skuas

Skuas are a group of predatory seabirds with seven species, all belonging to the genus Stercorarius.

They are also known as “Jaegers” in North America and their name originates from the Faroese word for Great Skua – skúgvur.

These birds typically inhabit coastal areas or open oceans where they feed on fish, krill and other marine creatures.

Skuas can be distinguished by their pointed wings which help them fly long distances while hunting food.

Their distinctive colouration varies depending on age and habitat but generally includes greyish brown upperparts and white underparts with black streaks along its belly area.

The overall size ranges from 24-40 cm making these one of the larger sea bird species.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Suborder	Lari
Family	Stercorariidae Gray, 1871
Genus	Stercorarius Brisson, 1760

15. Willow Warbler

The Willow warbler is a small, colorful bird found throughout much of northern and temperate Europe. It has yellowish upperparts and whitish underparts with brown streaks on its breast.

In the summer months it migrates to breed in open woodlands with trees for nesting.

During winter season, most of the population fly south to sub-Saharan Africa where they will stay until spring comes around again when they make their way back northward once more.

They feed mainly on insects but also sometimes eat seeds or berries during the colder months when food can be scarce.

The Willow Warbler is an important part of our ecosystem as many birds rely upon them for food while migrating through different areas across Europe each year.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Phylloscopidae
Genus	Phylloscopus
Species	P. trochilus

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16. Grey Heron

The grey heron is a majestic bird found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. It has long legs to wade through the shallow waters where it feeds on aquatic creatures such as frogs, fish and insects.

In wintertime some migrate southwards but others stay put in their natural habitats; lakes, rivers and marshes. They can also be spotted near coasts or along estuaries.

Grey Herons have beautiful blue-grey feathers and an impressive wingspan that makes them stand out from other birds when they soar gracefully across the sky.

These graceful creatures are not only easy on the eye but wise hunters too.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Pelecaniformes
Family	Ardeidae
Genus	Ardea
Species	A. cinerea

17. Arctic Tern

The Arctic tern is an incredible bird that displays a truly remarkable migratory behavior.

It breeds in the northern regions of Europe, Asia and North America during summer before undertaking its migration along a convoluted route to reach the Antarctic for winter.

This species has adapted extremely well to its environment – it can fly very long distances while navigating with ease thanks to their excellent eyesight.

Furthermore, they are able to survive in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.

The Arctic Tern is also known for being one of the longest living birds on Earth; some have been recorded living up to 30 years old.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Laridae
Genus	Sterna
Species	S. paradisaea

18. Bar-Tailed Godwit

The bar-tailed godwit is a remarkable bird, both in its appearance and behavior. Its striking red breeding plumage stands out amongst the typical browns of other waders.

Long legs help it traverse coastal mudflats and estuaries where it forages on bristle-worms and shellfish.

It has an upturned bill that gives it further distinction from other shorebirds.

Bar-tailed godwits breed on Arctic coasts stretching all the way to Alaska during summer months before migrating south towards warmer temperate or tropical regions for wintering each year – quite incredible.

Despite their long migratory journeys they are still considered a common species due to large numbers making these arduous trips annually, although some populations have experienced declines recently.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Limosa
Species	L. lapponica

19. Oystercatchers

Oystercatchers are a family of waders forming the Haematopodidae, with one genus; Haematopus.

They live in coastal regions around the world excluding both polar and some tropical areas of Africa & South East Asia.

Eurasian, South Island & Magellanic oystercatcher species also breed far inland – breeding grounds being found much deeper than other members of the family.

They have long beaks used to feed on molluscs such as mussels, clams and oysters which they crack open using their strong bills.

Oystercatchers are usually quite vocal birds making various loud calls when disturbed or alarmed.

The males tend to display more brightly coloured plumage compared to females who share similar brown/black hues for camouflage purposes during nesting season.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Suborder	Charadrii
Family	Haematopodidae Bonaparte, 1838
Genus	Haematopus Linnaeus, 1758

20. Shorebirds

Shorebirds, a diverse group of birds in the Charadriiformes order, are found near water on every continent except Antarctica.

These small to medium-sized birds feed mainly on invertebrates and other small animals but can also be pelagic seabirds or inhabit deserts.

Shorebirds use their long bills to probe mudflats for food like worms and mollusks while some species plunge into the ocean’s depths in search of crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp.

They have strong legs equipped with webbed feet which allow them to move quickly when searching for prey across wetlands, sandbars, beaches and swamps.

Their feathers make them well adapted to life by land or sea due to its hydrophobic nature which helps reduce drag during swimming or flying through windy conditions making it easier for shorebirds survive tough environments around the world.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Infraclass	Neognathae
Clade	Neoaves
Clade	Gruimorphae
Order	Charadriiformes Huxley, 1867

21. Fieldfare

The Fieldfare is a member of the thrush family, known for its vibrant plumage. It breeds in woodlands and scrub across Europe, but it’s a rare breeder in Britain & Ireland.

During winter months it migrates southwards to countries such as North Africa and the Middle East where winters are milder.

The bird has grey-brown upperparts with black spots on its wings and tail feathers; these contrast sharply against its off-white underparts which have orange streaks running along them.

When threatened or startled they give an alarm call that sounds like ‘tchack’. This species feeds mainly on berries from shrubs during autumn and winter before returning to their breeding grounds in springtime.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Turdidae
Genus	Turdus
Species	T. pilaris

22. Eurasian Penduline Tit

The Eurasian penduline tit is a passerine bird of the genus Remiz which can be found widely across the western Palearctic.

It migrates to more northern parts in summer, while staying resident in its southern range during winter months.

This species experienced an expansion of its breeding grounds throughout Western Europe between 1980s and 1990s, thus increasing its population significantly.

The Penduline Tit has various striking features like bright yellow underparts with black streaks on sides.

Greyish-brown upper part with white underside and pale eye line along head sides as well as distinctive tail nest made from fibers and mosses hanging from trees or shrubs like a pendulum hence their name ‘Penduline’.

These birds feed mainly on insects but also eat some seeds especially sunflower seeds making them popular garden visitors for many people.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Remizidae
Genus	Remiz
Species	R. pendulinus

23. Swifts

Swifts are small, aerial birds that belong to the Apodidae family. They look similar to swallows but they aren’t related in any way.

Swifts have evolved differently from other passerines and instead share an order with hummingbirds – the Apodiformes.

The Hemiprocnidae also shares a close relationship with swifts, being referred to as ‘treeswift’ due to their affinity for perching on trees rather than flying through the air like regular swifts do.

While these two species may appear quite similar at first glance, closer inspection will reveal vast differences between them which has come about over time via convergent evolution.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Apodiformes
Family	Apodidae Hartert, 1897

24. Parasitic Jaeger

The Parasitic Jaeger is a migratory bird that breeds in cold climates of Northern Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and parts of Canada, Alaska and Siberia.

During the breeding season it feeds primarily on kleptoparasitism – stealing food from other birds.

In winter they migrate to warmer regions across the southern hemisphere where they feed mainly by scavenging off fish or carrion left behind by fishing boats or whales.

This species is easily identified by its brownish-gray plumage with white patches on its wings and tail feathers as well as yellow eyes which are quite distinctive among skuas.

The parasitic jaeger has adapted to many different habitats ranging from coastal areas to inland lakes making them an interesting species to watch out for while exploring nature.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Stercorariidae
Genus	Stercorarius
Species	S. parasiticus

25. Black Guillemot

The Black Guillemot is a striking seabird found throughout the northern Atlantic coasts and eastern North American coasts. It has black feathers with white underparts, a red bill, and bright yellow feet.

They live around rocky shores, cliffs, and islands in single or small groups.

During winter months they migrate southwards from their high arctic breeding grounds to search for food sources such as fish eggs or invertebrates like shrimp that can be caught near shorelines.

Their diet also includes seeds and berries during summertime when they are nesting on coastal ledges creating burrows where they lay up to four pastel-colored eggs at once.

These amazing birds are very efficient swimmers using both their wings and webbed feet to propel themselves through water quickly while hunting prey.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Alcidae
Genus	Cepphus
Species	C. grylle

26. Black-Legged Kittiwake

The Black-legged Kittiwake is a seabird of the gull family Laridae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 and its name derives from its distinctive call which sounds like ‘kittee-wa-aaake, kitte-wa-aaake’.

These birds are mainly found along coastal regions with plenty of food sources such as plankton and fish. They have white bodies with slate grey wings and black legs.

The bill is yellowish orange to red depending on age or season.

In winter they migrate southwards away from their northern habitats into warmer waters for breeding purposes before returning again once spring arrives.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Laridae
Genus	Rissa
Species	R. tridactyla

27. Ruff

The Ruff is a medium-sized wading bird found in wetlands across northern Eurasia. It has an unmistakable appearance, with its long neck and pot belly body combined with bright plumage of males contrasting the duller browns of females.

During breeding season, males have unique feathers that form a ruff around their head which gave them their name.

This species displays sexual dimorphism; male Ruffs are much more colourful than female counterparts and they also develop longer bills during mating season to show off to potential mates.

Migratory by nature, huge flocks can be seen on winter grounds like Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia before returning back north for summer months when food sources become abundant again.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Calidris
Species	C. pugnax

28. Bearded Reedling

The Bearded Reedling is a small passerine bird found in reed-beds across Europe, Asia and North Africa.

It is easily identified by its distinct black and white plumage with males having yellow faces.

This species belongs to the only family of birds known as Panuridae and was first described by Carl Linnaeus back in 1758.

They feed on insects such as beetles, flies, moths among others but also consume seeds from plants like sedges or rushes during winter months when food availability decreases significantly.

These birds are territorial meaning that they have their own area where they live which can vary from 8 to 12 hectares depending on the seasonality of insect abundance within these areas making them an important part for maintaining healthy ecosystems in wetlands around their range.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Panuridae Des Murs, 1860
Genus	Panurus Koch, 1816
Species	P. biarmicus

29. Northern Storm Petrels

Northern storm petrels are one of the smallest seabirds, inhabiting oceans all over the world.

They have a unique ability to hover over water and pick planktonic crustaceans and small fish from the surface.

Northern storm petrels belong to the genus Hydrobates in family Hydrobatidae, part of Procellariiformes order.

This species was once lumped with austral storm petrel but recent studies show that they weren’t related closely which led them being split into two distinct species now.

These birds can be identified by their dark grey upperparts and wings along with white underparts when seen from afar while feeding on ocean’s surface.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Procellariiformes
Family	Hydrobatidae Mathews, 1912
Genus	Hydrobates F. Boie, 1822

30. Eurasian Eagle-Owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl is a majestic bird that inhabits much of Eurasia. It has an impressive wingspan of up to 6 ft 2 in, and females can reach lengths of 30 inches.

The Uhu, as it is sometimes called, boasts distinctive ear tufts which are easily visible against its mottled brown plumage.

This powerful owl preys on small mammals like rodents and hares; however due to their large size they have been known to hunt larger prey such as foxes or even deer.

They usually nest in cavities located high off the ground but will also use manmade structures if available.

With their prominent presence across Europe, these birds are often seen perched atop trees during the day before setting out for hunting at night – truly magnificent creatures.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Strigiformes
Family	Strigidae
Genus	Bubo
Species	B. bubo

31. Common Murre

The Common Murre, also known as a Common Guillemot is an Arctic and Boreal seabird that can be seen in North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

It has a stocky body with white underparts, black upper parts and striking yellow legs.

They are relatively large birds compared to their relatives but have weak flying abilities – they fly fast but not very agilely.

Their agility lies underwater instead where they are able to dive deep into the ocean depths for food such as fish, crustaceans or molluscs.

During breeding season these birds come ashore on rocky cliffsides or islands where they create burrows for nesting purposes.

The female lays one egg each year which both parents share incubation duties over it until hatching at around 30 days later.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Alcidae
Genus	Uria
Species	U. aalge

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32. Eurasian Dotterel

The Eurasian Dotterel is a small wader bird in the plover family. In breeding plumage, it has brown and black streaking with a broad white eye-stripe and an orange-red chest band.

The female is more colourful than the male. It’s surprisingly tame and unsuspecting, often leading to its contemptuous nickname of dotterel.

These birds can be found across Europe up into parts of Asia as well as North America during migration season when they fly south for winter months.

They inhabit open plains or grasslands near water sources such as lakes, rivers or coasts where they feed on insects like beetles, flies, spiders etc., along with some seeds too.

Overall these beautiful little birds are an important part of their environment so let’s appreciate them while we can.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Charadriidae
Genus	Charadrius
Species	C. morinellus

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33. Gulls

Gulls are a type of seabird in the family Laridae found worldwide. They are highly adaptable, often seen soaring above shorelines or near bodies of water.

Gulls have strong wings and long bills and vary greatly in size, colouration and behaviour from one species to another.

Some gull species feed on fish while others scavenge for food such as insects, small mammals or discarded human refuse.

Despite their different dietary habits they all share common traits including webbed feet which enable them to swim gracefully through the water after prey items like crabs or molluscs.

Gulls generally nest close to the shoreline where there is an abundance of available food sources making them excellent hunters that can live comfortably both on land and at sea.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Suborder	Lari
Family	Laridae Rafinesque, 1815

34. White-Backed Woodpecker

The White-backed Woodpecker is a beautiful bird that can be found in Eurasia. It has white plumage on its back, giving it its name.

Its head and wings are grey with black barring while its breast and belly have red speckles across them.

This species was first described by German naturalist Johann Matthäus Bechstein in 1802 who gave it the scientific binomial of Picus leucotos due to the white colouring along its back from the Greek words “leukos” meaning ‘white’ and “-nōtos” which means ‘backed’.

The type locality for this species is Silesia where these birds are still commonly seen today.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Piciformes
Family	Picidae
Genus	Dendrocopos
Species	D. leucotos

35. True Owl

Owls are one of the two main families of owls, with Strigidae being the true owl family. With 230 species and 24 genera, this large bird family is found all around the world except for Antarctica.

Owls vary greatly in size and shape, but they typically have a round face with forward-facing eyes and a hooked bill to help them catch their prey.

They also possess asymmetrical ears that allow them to detect even faint sounds from great distances making them formidable predators at night.

Although solitary by nature, some species can be quite vocal while others may remain silent during daylight hours until sunset when they become active again looking for food under cover of darkness.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Strigiformes
Family	Strigidae Leach, 1820

36. Bustard

Bustards are large, terrestrial birds that inhabit dry grassland areas and the steppes of the Old World. They range from 40-150 cm in length and belong to the family Otididae.

Bustards have an omnivorous diet consisting of leaves, buds, seeds, fruit as well as small vertebrates and invertebrates.

These birds usually live a solitary life but can be seen gathering around water sources or food during certain times of year such as mating season.

Due to their large size they are vulnerable to predation by foxes or other animals which is why they tend to remain alert at all times.

When in open spaces while relying on camouflage for protection against predators when out in tall vegetation coverings.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Clade	Otidimorphae
Order	Otidiformes Wagler, 1830
Family	Otididae Rafinesque, 1815

37. Phasianidae

The Phasianidae family of birds is one that contains many popular gamebirds, with a total of 185 species divided across 54 genera.

These heavy ground-living birds include pheasants, partridges, junglefowl, chickens, and turkeys among others like Old World quail and peafowl.

This large family was formerly split into two subfamilies known as the Phasianinae and Perdicinae but this classification has since been changed to reflect more current scientific findings on them.

All these different types of birds have certain things in common such as their strong legs for scratching through leaves or soil looking for food items including insects, seeds, and other vegetation which makes up most of their diet.

They also all tend to be quite colorful in order to attract mates during breeding season when males will often display vibrant feathers or do dances around females in an attempt at courtship ritual displays.

The majority are monogamous creatures too although some may form short-term pair bonds before going off alone again once mating has taken place – either way.

There tends to be very little parental care given by adults after eggs have hatched so chicks need to fend for themselves right away.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Galliformes
Superfamily	Phasianoidea
Family	Phasianidae Horsfield, 1821

38. Shrike

Shrikes are small passerine birds of the family Laniidae, with 34 species in four genera. They get their name from Old English word “scrīc”, which refers to their shriek-like call.

These birds have earned the nickname ‘butcherbirds’ due to their feeding habits; they impale prey on thorns or barbed wire fences for later consumption.

Shrikes also tend to be aggressive predators and hunt a wide range of animals such as insects, small reptiles, rodents and even other smaller bird species.

In terms of physical appearance, these songbirds can vary greatly depending on the specific genus but usually boast a large hooked bill atop an impressive crest along with bright colors like gray, black or brownish hues across its feathers.

It’s clear shrike is quite remarkable creature that has gained notoriety for both hunting prowess and distinctive vocalizations.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Superfamily	Corvoidea
Family	Laniidae Rafinesque, 1815

39. Redwing

The Redwing is a beautiful bird native to Europe and the Palearctic. It belongs to the thrush family, Turdidae, and is slightly smaller than its relative – Song Thrush.

The name comes from its red underwings which stand out against its brown body with white stripes on either side.

These birds are known for their melodic calls that can heard in late summer evenings or early mornings near rivers or woodland areas across Europe.

Redwings feed mostly on berries but also eat insects during the breeding season when they need more protein for their chicks.

They usually live solitary lives but sometimes form large flocks during migration times where they will stay together until reaching their winter habitats in southern parts of Europe.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Passeriformes
Family	Turdidae
Genus	Turdus
Species	T. iliacus

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40. Glaucous Gull

The Glaucous Gull is a majestic species of bird which can be found in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

It has an impressive wingspan, being one of the largest gulls in existence and second only to The Great Black-Backed Gull.

During winter months they migrate southwards towards coasts along Holarctic shores where their presence is seen as far down as South Africa.

Their genus name ‘Larus’, from Latin origins, likely refers to some kind of seabird while its specific name ‘hyperboreus’ derives from Greek for “northern”, referencing Ancient Greeks who lived near what became known as North Pole.

This stunning avian species makes them an unforgettable sight on any journey northward or through coastal areas throughout much of Europe and Asia.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Laridae
Genus	Larus
Species	L. hyperboreus

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41. Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl is a stunning bird found in woodlands throughout Europe to western Siberia. It has seven recognized subspecies, each with its own subtle differences.

This stocky owl usually has pale underparts with dark streaks and either brown or gray upper feathers. They build their nests high up in tree holes and are very territorial when it comes to protecting them.

During the day they roost quietly among branches of trees but become quite active at night as they hunt small mammals like mice and shrews using their extraordinary hearing skills.

The tawny owl’s call can be heard echoing through forests on still nights making it one of the most recognizable owls around.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Strigiformes
Family	Strigidae
Genus	Strix
Species	S. aluco

42. Black-Headed Gull

The Black-headed Gull is a small, migratory bird found in much of the Palearctic. It breeds mainly in Europe and coastal eastern Canada but can also be found further west in milder areas.

In North America it’s known as the Common Black-headed Gull.

Its plumage consists of grey on top with white underneath, while its head has a distinctive black cap during breeding season which fades to brown outside of this period.

They are often seen by coastlines or near inland waters where they feed off fish, insects and crustaceans caught either from the surface or underwater depending on their preference at that time.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Laridae
Genus	Chroicocephalus
Species	C. ridibundus

43. Eurasian Wryneck

The Eurasian Wryneck is a species of woodpecker found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. They breed during the summer months, but migrate south to tropical Africa or southern Asia for winter.

These birds are quite adaptable when it comes to their habitat, as they can be seen in open countryside, woodland, orchards and gardens alike.

To identify them you should look out for their distinctive brownish-grey feathers with black bars on the wings and tail; males also have red markings around their neck too.

Their diet consists mainly of insects which they find by probing into loose bark on trees or digging through soil with its sharp bill.

All in all an amazing bird that deserves more attention.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Piciformes
Family	Picidae
Genus	Jynx
Species	J. torquilla

44. Common Gull

The Common Gull, also known as the Sea Mew, is a medium-sized bird native to northern Europe. It’s closely related to the Short-Billed Gull and both species are sometimes referred to collectively as “Mew Gull”.

During winter months many Common Gulls migrate further south in search of warmer climates.

The exact origin of its vernacular name remains uncertain but it may have something to do with its call which resembles that of a cat meowing.

Its plumage consists mostly of grey and white feathers along with black wingtips making it easily identifiable amongst other gull species.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Laridae
Genus	Larus
Species	L. canus

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45. Common Redshank

The Common Redshank is a wading bird found in Eurasia. It has long, red legs and dark grey wings. The body of the bird is brownish-grey with white patches on its sides and back.

Its bill is pointed and yellow to orange in colour, while its eyes are black or dark brown.

During migration they can be seen around coasts, estuaries and marshes where they feed mainly on small aquatic invertebrates such as worms, crustaceans and molluscs which it finds by probing mudflats with its bill.

They nest near wetland areas laying two to four eggs at a time during April or May depending on their location within Europe/Asia.

Redshanks often form large flocks when migrating southwards for wintering grounds in Africa or Asia making them easily visible from shorelines

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Tringa
Species	T. totanus

46. Common Ringed Plover

The Common Ringed Plover is a small migratory bird found in Arctic Eurasia. It has yellowish feathers and its Latin name, Charadrius hiaticula, means ‘bird of ravines’.

This species breeds on beaches and tundra during northern summer months before flying south when winter arrives.

Its diet consists mostly of insects which it catches by running along the shoreline or through shallow water with wings spread open to create a shadow that helps catch prey.

The common ringed plover nests in short grasses near water’s edge where they lay two eggs per clutch which hatch within three weeks.

These birds are highly territorial so will often defend their patch fiercely against competitors.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Charadriidae
Genus	Charadrius
Species	C. hiaticula

47. Dunlin

The Dunlin is a small wader, formerly known as part of the stint family. It has dull brown feathers and its name is derived from the dialect word “dunling”.

This bird breeds in Arctic or subarctic regions during summer months, but migrates to warmer climates during winter.

The Dunlin feeds on insects and invertebrates which it finds in mudflats and shallow waters.

During breeding season they form large flocks that can contain thousands of birds. They are also well-known for their impressive synchronized flight patterns that look like a wave moving through the sky.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Calidris
Species	C. alpina

48. Spotted Redshank

The Spotted Redshank is a shorebird belonging to the Scolopacidae family. Its genus name, Tringa, comes from Ancient Greek trungas and its specific erythropus refers to the red color of its feet.

This species can be found in wetlands across Europe and Asia during migratory periods but it primarily breeds in Northern Scandinavia.

It has a black body with white spots over its wings and neck while also having long yellow legs which help them wade through shallow waters looking for food such as insects, small fish, worms or mollusks.

Although they are not currently considered endangered they have experienced population declines due to changes in their habitat caused by human activities like pollution or coastal drainage projects.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Tringa
Species	T. erythropus

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49. Common Greenshank

The Common Greenshank is a type of wader, belonging to the large family Scolopacidae. It’s name originates from Aldrovandus in 1599, and references Aristotle’s ancient Greek work which mentions a thrush-sized bird with white rump and tail bobbing.

Its scientific name “nebularia” actually means mist. This small bird can be found near wetlands or marshes throughout Europe and Asia – it has even been spotted as far south as Africa.

They are known for their long legs that allow them to easily traverse shallow water while searching for food like insects, crustaceans, mollusks or worms.

The Common Greenshank is an interesting species whose beauty should not go unnoticed by any nature enthusiast.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Tringa
Species	T. nebularia

50. Eurasian Curlew

The Eurasian curlew is a wader bird belonging to the Scolopacidae family. It has an incredibly wide range, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia. This species can be easily identified by its long, curved bill and distinctive white underparts.

The male’s head typically appears striped while the female’s tends to be mottled brown in coloration with dark streaks on her neck and breast feathers.

With wingspans of almost two feet, these birds are quite large compared to other members of their genus.

Despite being so widespread they remain vulnerable due to ongoing habitat loss or degradation as well as hunting practices along migration routes or during wintering grounds visits.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Scolopacidae
Genus	Numenius
Species	N. arquata