A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

Can hang upside down while feeding!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!

They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!

Males are particularly eye-catching with their black and white plumage, looking like they’re wearing a little tuxedo

Can be quite friendly and will often come close to humans, especially if they’re offered food

Instead of a bony shell, it has a flat, leathery covering that helps it glide smoothly through the water

Its imperial imagery and fierce demeanor have made it a symbol of power and nobility throughout history

A tiny bird, one of the smallest in fact!

In Iceland, its arrival is eagerly awaited as it signifies the end of the harsh winter

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The smallest of all the crane species and is known for its elegance and grace

Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”

Its unique song is a cheerful, bubbly melody that’s a delight to hear

Often called the “singer of the night,” it produces a complex and beautiful melody that has captivated people for centuries

Have been observed remembering the locations of their impaled prey and even using tools to help them catch food

Often chasing each other in the air or amusing themselves by catching and dropping objects like sticks or leaves

Underneath this colorful beak, there’s a hidden surprise – a built-in net for scooping up a delicious lunch!

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck

Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower

The direct ancestor of the domestic cat—no wonder why they look so alike!

The treasured bird of Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt

Can walk along the riverbed using its wings to stabilize itself against the current

As one of the largest deer species, the red deer holds a prominent place in the cultural and natural history of many European, Asian, and North African regions. They are robust and large, with males (stags) significantly larger than females (hinds). One of the most distinctive features of the red deer is its antlers, which […]

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

They consistently display a restless demeanor and exhibit a distinctive, tail-trembling behavior

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

Territorial and defends its territory aggressively against other birds

Distinctive facial markings encircling its eyes, from which it derives its name.

Their migratory behavior is often linked to the availability of insects for food

These birds are quite chatty, and their sounds are like a strong and determined rattling laugh

With lightning-fast speed and a keen sense of smell, this predator easily captures prey in the desert

These owls have specialized feathers that make their flight nearly silent

Their keen vision enables them to scan vast landscapes, identifying small movements or potential prey items even from high altitudes

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

A tiny amphibian that brings a touch of charm to the Arabian Peninsula

The mosaic-shelled marvel of the Mediterranean

A pocket-sized charmer with a playful personality that will steal your heart

Stands out with its striking ocelli, or eye-like markings, that adorn its sleek body

With a captivating blend of agility, striking colors, and a knack for conquering both land and trees

With mesmerizing blend of bold blues, fiery reds, and sunshine yellows, it effortlessly catches the eye of all who cross its path

Resilient creature that can thrive in human-dominated environments

A reptile that can mimic the hues of nature and capture its feast with a tongue that’s like a thunder

A big, harmless snake that likes to live near freshwater

A small, burrowing snake that can’t see well but can smell its way to a tasty insect

With its striking appearance and venomous reputation, this snake embodies a captivating blend of beauty and danger

With the agility of a nimble climber, it effortlessly slithers up trees and through tangled vegetation

Its vibrant red scales glisten under the sun’s embrace, capturing the attention of all who encounter its mesmerizing presence

Known for its docile and non-aggressive nature

In the hidden depths of the Middle East, they emerge as a captivating underground marvel

Known for their impressive stamina and can travel long distances in search of food and water

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the world’s most widely distributed carnivore!

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

A warty amphibian with golden eyes

Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator

When running, they employ a playful and energetic bounding leap, which is aptly referred to as “pronking” or “stotting”

The second largest bear, right after the polar bear. Sadly, it well might top the list soon

Disappearing graceful shadows, this tree-climber is on the way to extinction

Their population distribution is often associated with human settlements as they are comfortable in both agricultural and urban habitats

Often called ‘whispering’ bats because their echolocation used to access the area and prey location are low intensity and not strong

They hold their food tightly and closely to their bodies while feeding, preventing the food from being stolen by other bats

The word ‘squirrel’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Skiouros’ meaning ‘shadow tail’ – not specific

These ‘sloppy animals’ tend to have a strong and unpleasant odor due to accumulated wastes in roosts

Highly mobile bats that tend to roost in hundreds to thousands of whatever shelters they can find

These elegant acrobats perform a perfectly timed and skilled somersault as they approach their chosen resting site

Their muzzle has wrinkled lips, which makes them look like a dog’s face, and is commonly called a bulldog bat

The smallest carnivorous predator in the world and so have limited fat stores and need to eat more than 50% of the body weight

Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

Aptly named after the goddesses of wisdom and war, little owls have lived alongside human civilizations since 500 BC

This bird looks like a modern mosaic art-piece

If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back

These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

One of the only birds that can drill a hole in the hardest of wood

The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads

This bird is unmistakable for its namesake, spoon-shaped bill

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

The master aerial diver and swooper

The most widely dispersed wild bird

One of the best avian vocal mimics

The tiny hovering jewel of house gardens

Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell

The flocks of this social and gregarious bird are fond of migration, flying over the horizon and creating a V-shaped formation

The national bird of Pakistan and Iraq is known to improve degraded ecosystems by aiding in the dispersal and germination of seeds

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car