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Discover the butterflies that can be found on Corfu in December. Birds seen in: February Filter by Family Black Redstart Black-headed Gull Blackbird Blackcap Blue Tit Cettis Warbler Chaffinch Chiffchaff Cirl Bunting Coal Tit Collared Dove Common Buzzard Corn Bunting Curlew Eagle-owl Eurasian Coot Eurasian Teal Goldcrest Golden Plover Goldfinch Great Cormorant Great Crested Grebe Great Egret Great Tit Greater Flamingo

The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) is a small, slender waterside shorebird with brown upper parts and white underparts. It has a distinctive, jerky flight and a white wing bar. Found along shorelines and wetlands across Europe, it forages for insects and small invertebrates. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Birds Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Link Bird months The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) is a small, slender waterside shorebird with brown upper parts and white underparts. It has a distinctive, jerky flight and a white wing bar. Found along shorelines and wetlands across Europe, it forages for insects and small invertebrates. Contributor: Geula Hartmann

Discover the birds that can be found on Corfu in July. Birds seen in: July Filter by Family Alpine Swift Barn Swallow Bee-eater Black-headed Bunting Black-winged Stilt Blackbird Blackcap Blue Tit Cattle Egret Cettis Warbler Chaffinch Cirl Bunting Coal Tit Collared Dove Common Buzzard Common Cuckoo Common Tern Corn Bunting Eagle-owl Eastern Black-eared Wheatear Eurasian Coot European Turtle Dove Golden Oriole Goldfinch Great Cormorant

The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is in the family Pipits/Wagtails/Thrushes/Larks and is a sleek, slender bird with distinctive long tail feathers. Its plumage features a striking combination of grey upperparts, a bright yellow underside, and a black-and-white face. Often found near fast-flowing rivers and streams, it gracefully bobs its tail while foraging for insects. Its melodious song and agile movements make the grey wagtail a delightful sight in its preferred watery habitats. Birds Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) Link Bird months The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is in the family Pipits/Wagtails/Thrushes/Larks and is a sleek, slender bird with distinctive long tail feathers. Its plumage features a striking combination of grey upperparts, a bright yellow underside, and a black-and-white face. Often found near fast-flowing rivers and streams, it gracefully bobs its tail while foraging for insects. Its melodious song and agile movements make the grey wagtail a delightful sight in its preferred watery habitats.

The Hooded Crow is an Eurasian bird species in the genus Corvus. It is widely distributed across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, and common in Corfu. It is a grey bird with a black head, wings and tail. Like other corvid species it is omnivorous and an opportunistic forager. Birds Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) Link Bird months The Hooded Crow is an Eurasian bird species in the genus Corvus. It is widely distributed across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, and common in Corfu. It is a grey bird with a black head, wings and tail. Like other corvid species it is omnivorous and an opportunistic forager.

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is in the family Tits/Finches/Sparrows and is a small, chunky bird with a stout bill, common in towns and farmland worldwide. Males have grey crowns, black bibs, and chestnut napes; females are brown and streaked. Birds House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Link Bird months The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is in the family Tits/Finches/Sparrows and is a small, chunky bird with a stout bill, common in towns and farmland worldwide. Males have grey crowns, black bibs, and chestnut napes; females are brown and streaked.

The Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) is a medium-sized seabird with a pure white body, pale grey wings, and in breeding plumage, a striking black head and bright red bill. It is a waterside bird found along coasts, wetlands, and inland lakes, it breeds in colonies and feeds on insects, fish, and invertebrates. Birds Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) Link Bird months The Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) is a medium-sized seabird with a pure white body, pale grey wings, and in breeding plumage, a striking black head and bright red bill. It is a waterside bird found along coasts, wetlands, and inland lakes, it breeds in colonies and feeds on insects, fish, and invertebrates.

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a large wading waterside bird characterised by its long legs, S-shaped neck, and sharp bill. It features grey feathers, a white face, and a distinctive black stripe running from the eyes to the back of the head. Found near wetlands, rivers, and lakes across Europe, Asia, and Africa, it primarily feeds on fish, amphibians, and insects. Known for its elegant, slow flight, the Grey Heron is often seen standing motionless in water, patiently waiting to strike at prey. Birds Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) Link Bird months The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a large wading waterside bird characterised by its long legs, S-shaped neck, and sharp bill. It features grey feathers, a white face, and a distinctive black stripe running from the eyes to the back of the head. Found near wetlands, rivers, and lakes across Europe, Asia, and Africa, it primarily feeds on fish, amphibians, and insects. Known for its elegant, slow flight, the Grey Heron is often seen standing motionless in water, patiently waiting to strike at prey.

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 Bird months 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

The Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) is a small, streaky brown songbird. It is one of the most common birds found in open landscapes across the Europe, particularly in upland moors, heathlands, and coastal saltmarshes. Birds Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) Link Bird months The Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) is a small, streaky brown songbird. It is one of the most common birds found in open landscapes across the Europe, particularly in upland moors, heathlands, and coastal saltmarshes.

The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also affectionately called the dabchick, is the smallest member of the grebe family found in Europe. This diminutive, dumpy waterbird is famous for its exceptional diving skills and its secretive nature. Birds Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) Link Bird months The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also affectionately called the dabchick, is the smallest member of the grebe family found in Europe. This diminutive, dumpy waterbird is famous for its exceptional diving skills and its secretive nature.

The Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a large, majestic bird of prey famed for its buoyant, low-gliding flight over expansive wetlands and reedbeds. It holds its wings in a distinctive, shallow "V" shape while soaring. Contributor: Geula Hartmann Birds Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) Link Bird months The Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a large, majestic bird of prey famed for its buoyant, low-gliding flight over expansive wetlands and reedbeds. It holds its wings in a distinctive, shallow "V" shape while soaring. Contributor: Geula Hartmann