Species sheet
Species sheet : Birds (Aves) are a class of tetrapod vertebrates characterized by bipedalism, wings and a toothless beak. Surviving the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, modern birds (Neornithes) are the only living representatives of theropod dinosaurs.
In 2020-2021, there are around 10,700 to 11,150 recorded species of birds, more than half of which are passerines.
Birds are generally adapted to flight but some species, such as ostrich, emu, kiwi and penguins cannot fly.
The young is called a fledgling or chick. Larger it is described as juvenile then immature.
The branch of zoology that studies these is called ornithology.
Species sheet of the articles always follows the same plan and summarizes the main characteristics:
- The description
- The Flight
- The Habitat
- The Regime or Diet
- The Nesting
- The Migration
- The Protection
- The Song ou the Cry
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Greylag Goose
The Greylag Goose is a species of bird belonging to the Anatidae family. Furthermore, this elegant web-footed bird is the ancestor of most breeds of domestic geese
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House Sparrow
Sparrows are birds of the Passeridae family, divided into several species, the most common of which is the house sparrow.
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Eurasian Coot
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family. Larger than the moorhen (with which some confuse it), the Eurasian coot is a rounded bird. Its plumage seems entirely black, in fact it is anthracite-grey
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Squacco Heron
The Squacco Heron is a species of medium-sized wading bird in the family Ardeidae. It is characterized by a generally deep buff or light brown color.
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European Bee-eater
The European bee-eater is a skilful hunter, catching insects in flight. These are mainly wasps, bees, hornets, as well as dragonflies in the Camargue.
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Barn Swallow
The Barn Swallow is a small, migratory passerine species living in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. This bird is also known as the Chimney Swallow or the Barn Swallow.
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European Greenfinch
The European Greenfinch is a stocky passerine about the size of the house sparrow. Its body is compact, an effect accentuated by the rather short tail and the large conical beak.
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Common Pochard
The Common Pochard is slightly smaller than the mallard, with a short tail pointing upwards when swimming.
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Mute Swan
Mute Swan is a species of bird in the Anatidae family. Its name comes from the bump it has on its beak, called a tubercle. Its plumage is immaculate white. Eyes are hazel in color. Beak is orange with a black tab at the end. The short, webbed legs are blackish.
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The Mallard
The Mallard is a species of bird of the order Ansériformes, of the family Anatidae. It is the best known and recognizable of all ducks, due to the existence of breeds of domestic ducks descended from this species.
