Species

Physical characteristics and behaviour: A medium-sized bunting, about 16–19 centimetres long, with mostly pale...

A familiar open-country bird of roadsides, fields and dry plains, often among the first songs heard in rural a...

A striking wheatear of rocky slopes, dry hillsides and open steppe. Role in nature: it feeds on ground insects...

A majestic eagle with strong cultural symbolism, using open country, foothills and wintering landscapes in Kur...

A plain but important warbler of orchards, scrub, gardens and riparian trees. Role in nature: it feeds on inse...

This rock specialist is part of Kurdistan’s cliff and gorge birdlife, often noticed by its loud calls and bold...

A striking migrant vulture and globally threatened species, making it a priority bird for public awareness and...

A melodious garden and woodland bird, valued for its song around orchards, villages and shaded valleys. Threa...

A woodland and garden warbler with a rich song, using shrubs and tree cover. Role in nature: it eats insects a...

Physical characteristics: A very small, colourful bird with a bright blue crown, wings and tail, a yellow brea...