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Crested and Proud

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A crest is a “comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal” Birds use them for display purposes – they can be either recumbent (not noticeable when not erect) or recursive (noticeable in all states). Quite a few bird species have crests.

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Which Animal has such a teeth?

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Found in middle Germany by some kids. Any idea from Wich animal this is? submitted by /u/schnick3rs [link] [comments]

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What is this animal

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Met this guy during my evening run in Cologne, Germany. Is it a marten? submitted by /u/smiil2 [link] [comments]

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Whooper Swans at Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido

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On the one hand, they are very easy to see in Germany, swimming in public parks or teaching pensioners how to eat bread. To be honest, I never cared too much for swans. On the other hand, their white color and their considerable size made me see them as somewhat arrogant birds – the white Golf convertible of the bird world.

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The 20 most common birds in Shanghai (Part 1)

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Barn Swallows are pretty much anywhere in the world (I just saw them back in Germany). Instead of cattle, it nowadays often follows tractors ploughing the fields and thus stirring up small animals. During my last trip to Germany, several people pointed out locations of Common Kingfisher. A thoroughly modern bird.

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European Bison in a nature reserve in Germany

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submitted by /u/HotHorst [link] [comments].

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Germany’s Great Bustards and how to see them

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I am not entirely sure whether most birders outside Germany know or realize that Germany still has a decent population of one of Europe’s most attractive and desired bird species: the Great Bustard Otis tarda. Now that I might have wetted your appetite, here’s where and how to find them in Germany: 1.

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