Brown Kiwi
Apteryx mantelli The mainland populations of the unique brown kiwi found only in New Zealand-have suffered huge declines in the 20th century, mainly due to plundering by introduced predators. With its...
Peregrine
( image ) Peregrine breeds in North America and northern Eurasia but usually migrates to southern climes for the winter, including Southeast Asia and Australia. Some populations are resident year round....
Barn Owl
( image ) Barn owl are found in all continents with the exception of Antartica. They have a very wide range of habitats, but they generally prefer open spaces and warm and tempere climates. With its ghostly...
Snowy Owl
( images ) This owl is found near the Arctic Circle in Greenland and the northern tundra regions of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia. It will migrate south when food is scarce. Supremely quiet...
Eurasian Kingfisher
A blue arrow dives into the water, all whiring wings and a flash of iridescent colours. This is often the only fleeting glimpse we catch of the Eurasian or common kingfisher, but it is unmistakable. These...
