The Birdwatcher Hole
The Birdwatcher Hole
Important Note: If you should find errors in the classification of species or other types of inconsistencies, do not hesitate to report the error to me. If you are a bird-watching enthusiast, you already know that some species and subspecies can be differentiated by just a few details and can be easily confused by an inexperienced eye (mine)
The Birdwatcher hole is a section of the website dedicated to all the Birds Lovers. Created to collect years of shots, placed in macro-categories, in order to make them easier to consult and, hopefully, enjoyable. Not too “simple”, not too “technical”.
The BWH is not based just on “beauty” criteria, or uniqueness of the shot but, unlike other portfolios, it doesn’t want to be a collection of the best shots (even if the galleries contain them all), but “a resume” of the photographed species. In each category you could find more photos of the same species, and you could find the same species in different categories, because each species can belong to more than one macro-category (example Golden Eagle is both a Bird of Prey and a Mountain Bird). All you have to do is enjoy all the categories, leave a like on your favorite pictures and, if you like, comment their contents.
Welcome in the Birdwatcher Hole.
Birds of Prey (74 Photos)
Carnivorous birds with hunting adaptations, such as hooked beaks and sharp claws. Main families:
- Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Harriers, Buzzards)
- Falconidae (Falcons, Caracaras)
- Strigidae (True Owls)
- Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
- Pandionidae (Osprey)
- Cathartidae (New World Vultures, including Condors)
- Sagittariidae (Secretary Bird)
Water and Seabirds (334 Photos)
Birds that live in aquatic environments, both marine and freshwater. Main families:
- Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)
- Podicipedidae (Grebes)
- Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants, Shags)
- Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, Bitterns)
- Threskiornithidae (Ibises, Spoonbills)
- Scolopacidae (Sandpipers, Curlews, Snipes)
- Charadriidae (Plovers, Lapwings)
- Laridae (Gulls, Terns, Skimmers)
- Pelecanidae (Pelicans)
- Procellariidae (Petrels, Shearwaters)
- Hydrobatidae (Storm-Petrels)
- Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)
Forest & Jungle Birds (145 Photos)
Birds that live mainly in woodlands and tropical or temperate forests. Main families:
- Picidae (Woodpeckers, Wrynecks)
- Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- Cotingidae (Cotingas)
- Paradisaeidae (Birds of Paradise)
- Trogonidae (Trogons, Quetzals)
- Capitonidae (New World Barbets)
- Ramphastidae (Toucans)
- Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves, Some woodland species)
- Psittacidae (Parrots, Some woodland species)
- Corvidae (Choughs, Nutcrackers)
- Fringillidae (Finches, other Alpine Species)
Garden and Urban Birds (185 Photos)
Birds adapted to living in urban or suburban areas. Main families:
- Passeridae (Sparrows)
- Fringillidae (Finches)
- Turdidae (Thrushes, Robins, Blackbirds)
- Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves, other Urban Species)
- Sturnidae (Starlings, Mynas)
- Corvidae (Crows, Jays, Magpies)
- Paridae (Tits, Chickadees)
- Hirundinidae (Swallows, Martins, other Urban Species)
Savannah and Desert Birds (98 Photos)
Birds adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats like savannas, deserts, and steppes. Main families:
- Struthionidae (Ostriches)
- Otididae (Bustards)
- Bucorvidae (Ground Hornbills)
- Alaudidae (Larks)
- Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Tropical and Exotic Birds (68 Photos)
Birds characteristic of tropical and subtropical environments, often colorful or with unique behaviors. Main families:
- Psittacidae (Parrots, Macaws, Cockatoos)
- Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- Ramphastidae (Toucans, Aracaris)
- Cotingidae (Cotingas, Umbrellabirds)
- Paradisaeidae (Birds of Paradise)
- Alcedinidae (Kingfishers, Tropical Species)
- Columbidae (Doves, Pigeons, some Tropical Species)
Ground Birds (79 Photos)
Birds that live mainly on the ground and often have limited flight capabilities. Main families:
- Phasianidae (Pheasants, Quails, Turkeys, Junglefowl)
- Struthionidae (Ostriches)
- Rheidae (Rheas)
- Tinamidae (Tinamous)
- Apterygidae (Kiwis)
- Casuariidae (Cassowaries)
- Megapodiidae (Megapodes, Mound-Builders)
- Gruidae (Cranes)
- Tetraonidae (Grouse, Ptarmigans)
- Prunellidae (Accentors)
(Each bird may belong to one or more of the above categories, please report any error or inconsistencies)