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The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), also known as the 'common pied oystercatcher', is a large, distinctive wading bird found across coastal and inland regions of Europe. Despite its common name, it rarely eats oysters, specialising instead on other hard-shelled molluscs like mussels and cockles. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Birds Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) Link The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), also known as the 'common pied oystercatcher', is a large, distinctive wading bird found across coastal and inland regions of Europe. Despite its common name, it rarely eats oysters, specialising instead on other hard-shelled molluscs like mussels and cockles. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a small migratory bird found across Europe. Males have a grey head, reddish-brown back, and black facial mask, while females are more muted. They feed on insects and small vertebrates and are known for impaling prey on thorns. Birds Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) Link The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a small migratory bird found across Europe. Males have a grey head, reddish-brown back, and black facial mask, while females are more muted. They feed on insects and small vertebrates and are known for impaling prey on thorns. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) is a small, social crow with black plumage, a silvery-grey nape, and pale blue eyes. It is found across Europe where it inhabits farmland, towns, and woodland edges where it forms lifelong pairs and often nests in chimneys, tree holes, or cliffs. Birds Western Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) Link The Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) is a small, social crow with black plumage, a silvery-grey nape, and pale blue eyes. It is found across Europe where it inhabits farmland, towns, and woodland edges where it forms lifelong pairs and often nests in chimneys, tree holes, or cliffs. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Whitethroat (Curruca communis) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small, lively warbler found across Europe in summer. Males have a grey head, white throat, and warm brown back, while females are duller. It breeds in scrub and hedgerows, feeding on insects and berries. Known for its scratchy, energetic song, it migrates to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter. Contributor: Kostas Mazonakis Birds Common Whitethroat (Curruca communis) Link The Whitethroat (Curruca communis) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small, lively warbler found across Europe in summer. Males have a grey head, white throat, and warm brown back, while females are duller. It breeds in scrub and hedgerows, feeding on insects and berries. Known for its scratchy, energetic song, it migrates to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter. Contributor: Kostas Mazonakis Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Eurasian Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is in the family Tits/Finches/Sparrows and is a small, colourful bird, males are striking with blue-grey heads, reddish underparts, and a white wing bar whereas females are more muted in brown tones. These birds are common across Europe, often seen in gardens, woodlands, and parks. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects. Birds Eurasian Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) Link The Eurasian Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is in the family Tits/Finches/Sparrows and is a small, colourful bird, males are striking with blue-grey heads, reddish underparts, and a white wing bar whereas females are more muted in brown tones. These birds are common across Europe, often seen in gardens, woodlands, and parks. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly coloured waterside bird with vivid blue upper parts and orange underparts. Found near rivers and lakes across Europe, where it nests in burrows along sandy banks, it hunts fish by diving from perches with a fast and direct flight, Its sharp call and dazzling plumage make it unmistakable. Birds Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Link The Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly coloured waterside bird with vivid blue upper parts and orange underparts. Found near rivers and lakes across Europe, where it nests in burrows along sandy banks, it hunts fish by diving from perches with a fast and direct flight, Its sharp call and dazzling plumage make it unmistakable. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a medium-to-large dabbling duck that stands as one of the most abundant, recognisable, and widespread waterfowl species in the world. Thriving across Europe, this highly adaptable bird is the primary ancestor of almost all domestic duck breeds. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Birds Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Link The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a medium-to-large dabbling duck that stands as one of the most abundant, recognisable, and widespread waterfowl species in the world. Thriving across Europe, this highly adaptable bird is the primary ancestor of almost all domestic duck breeds. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small migratory songbird breeding in southern Europe. Males display striking black facial markings, white or buff underparts, and pale backs, while females are plainer. It favours open, rocky habitats and feeds on insects. In autumn, it migrates to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter. Birds Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) Link The Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small migratory songbird breeding in southern Europe. Males display striking black facial markings, white or buff underparts, and pale backs, while females are plainer. It favours open, rocky habitats and feeds on insects. In autumn, it migrates to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small migratory bird found across Europe. Males have striking black-and-white plumage, while females are brownish with lighter underparts. It breeds in woodland and parks, nesting in tree cavities or nest boxes. An agile insectivore, it catches flying insects mid-air, playing an important role in controlling insect populations. Birds European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) Link The Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small migratory bird found across Europe. Males have striking black-and-white plumage, while females are brownish with lighter underparts. It breeds in woodland and parks, nesting in tree cavities or nest boxes. An agile insectivore, it catches flying insects mid-air, playing an important role in controlling insect populations. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is a large, elegant waterside bird with striking pink plumage and long, slender legs. Its curved bill is pink with a black tip, adapted for filter-feeding in shallow waters. Found in wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries across Europe, Africa, and Asia, these social birds often gather in large flocks. Contributor: Dirk Perry Birds Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) Link The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is a large, elegant waterside bird with striking pink plumage and long, slender legs. Its curved bill is pink with a black tip, adapted for filter-feeding in shallow waters. Found in wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries across Europe, Africa, and Asia, these social birds often gather in large flocks. Contributor: Dirk Perry Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Common Reed Warbler is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small, brown bird with subtle streaks and a pale underbelly. Found in reed beds across Europe and Asia, it is known for its rich, melodious song. This insectivore nests among reeds and is a familiar sight in wetlands. Birds Common Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) Link The Common Reed Warbler is in the family Warblers/Flycatchers and is a small, brown bird with subtle streaks and a pale underbelly. Found in reed beds across Europe and Asia, it is known for its rich, melodious song. This insectivore nests among reeds and is a familiar sight in wetlands. Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather

The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a small, slender songbird with olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. Common across Europe, it breeds in woodland and scrub, migrating to sub-Saharan Africa for winter. It is very similar to the Chiffchaff, but has paler pinkish-yellow legs (dark brown to blackish in chiffchaff), longer paler bill, more elegant shape and longer primary projection (wingtip) Birds Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) Link The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a small, slender songbird with olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. Common across Europe, it breeds in woodland and scrub, migrating to sub-Saharan Africa for winter. It is very similar to the Chiffchaff, but has paler pinkish-yellow legs (dark brown to blackish in chiffchaff), longer paler bill, more elegant shape and longer primary projection (wingtip) Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 🐤 Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather