The cattle egret (Bubulcus) is a cosmopolitan genus of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. According to the IOC bird list, it contains two species: the western cattle egret and the eastern cattle egret, although some authorities regard them as a single species. Despite the similarities in plumage to the...
Stilts are a group of birds known for their long legs and slender bills. They belong to the family Recurvirostridae and are often found in brackish or saline wetlands in warm climates. One well-known species is the Black-necked Stilt, which has long rose-pink legs, a thin black bill, and elegant black-and-white plumage. Sony A7Rv +...
The Barn Swallow is a migratory bird species found throughout much of the world. It is highly social and often seen in large flocks, especially during migration. These swallows have a widespread distribution across the Northern Hemisphere, with populations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Sony A7Rv + Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS...
The Kavir National Park is one of the largest and oldest protected areas in Iran. It is mostly located in the Garmasar district of Semnan province, with smaller portions in Tehran, Qom, and Isfahan provinces. Despite its name, significant parts of the park exhibit desert-like characteristics and contain abundant vegetation. Sony A7Riv + Sigma 20mm...
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The blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. Its genus name, Merops, comes from Ancient Greek and means “bee-eater,” while persicus refers to “Persian.” This striking bird breeds in Northern Africa and the Middle East, ranging from eastern Turkey to Kazakhstan and India. Sony A7Riv + Sony FE...
The pied bush chat (Saxicola caprata) is a small passerine bird found across tropical southern Asia, ranging from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Sony A7Riv + Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS , Iso 400, Exposure Time 1/1600sec , F-stop 6.3
The red-veined darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a dragonfly found across much of central and southern Europe, including the Mediterranean islands, North Africa, the Middle East, Mongolia, and parts of Asia. It has also been observed in northwest Europe, including Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Britain, and Ireland since the 1990s. Sony A7Riv + Sony FE 200-600mm...
damselfly is a flying insect belonging to the suborder Zygoptera within the order Odonata. These insects are similar to dragonflies (which belong to the other suborder, Anisoptera), but they are usually smaller and have slimmer bodies. Unlike dragonflies, most damselfly species fold their wings along their bodies when at rest, whereas dragonflies hold their wings...