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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5h

Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata): 30cm (11.8in). This treeswift species is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, and Thailand. Amazing photo taken by Mahar Mahi in Brunei #treeswift #taylorswift #swift #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #bluesky #bsky #brunei

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 20h

Congratulations to Sir David Attenborough who has become the oldest person to ever win an Emmy 🏆According to Anonymous media his award came for narrating the breathtaking Netflix documentary “Secret Lives of Orangutans"
#sirdavidattenborough #davidattenborough #netflix #wildlife #orangutans #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis): This beautiful 43cm (17in) parrot species is endemic to eastern Australia. Ranging from Queensland to Victoria. They feed on the ground or in trees on fruit and seeds. Awesome photo taken by Joy Bourke in Sydney, Australia #kingparrot #sydney #australia

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Grey-headed Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus ichthyaetus): 75cm (29.5in). This is a fish-eating bird of prey from South East Asia. Unfortunately, the grey-headed fish eagle is currently listed on the IUCN Red List. Wonderful action photo taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #eagle #bird #wildlife #singapore

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus): These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds usually nest in holes in trees. Adults develop a blue crown, white cheeks and yellow breast. Excellent head-on portrait of a Blue Tit by Tim Flach. #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Red Kite (Milvus milvus): This European, Asian and north African bird of prey utilises its wingspan of up to 179cm (70in) to great affect, soaring, drifting and when necessary acrobatically diving. Kites feed on mice, voles, shrews and rabbits. In-flight photo taken by David Newman in the UK. #kite

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca): 13cm (5.1in). This spectacular Kingfisher is also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher and is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. Fantastic photo taken by Sanjeev Kapadia in India. #kingfisher #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes): This small bird weighs just 6g (0.2oz). The plumage is rufous-brown, with darker brown upper body, brown beak, brown feet. Photo of this little bird taken by George Butler during a walk in Sussex, UK. #wren #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #sussex #uk #bluesky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens) 14cm (5.5in) This Australasian wren is Aka the splendid wren or more colloquially in Western Australia as the blue wren, the splendid fairywren is found across much of Australia. Superb photo of a pair taken by Amarnath Tade in the Perth Hills, Australia #wren

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea): This 14cm (5.5in) Asian & European bird of temperate woodland is recognisable by its short tail and long bill. Cracking photo of a Nuthatch taken by Ian Rigby in Lancashire, UK. #nuthatch #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) This European, North African & Asian Kingfisher species has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks & defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Photo of a Kingfisher diving taken by Will Brown in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 9d

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus): This 18cm (7.1in) Aquatic passerine is not exclusive to, but can be found in Upland and Mountain areas in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the Indian subcontinent. Dipper spotted by Johan van der Louw in the Netherlands. #dipper #netherlands #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 10d

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) This duck species is native to Asia, distinguished by its stunning plumage. Many birds have escaped from collections & there are now 7000 living wild in the UK & large populations in Germany, Carolina & California, USA. Terrific image taken by Graham Walker in the UK

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): This is a species in the Cardinal family. The bright coloured plumage of the male of this 14cm (5.5in) bird only develops in its second year. These North American birds feed on seed. Gorgeous photo taken by Stacey Rich Bergman in the United States. #bunting #usa

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Striking photo taken by Vijayendra Desai in Gujarat, India. #hoopoe #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #india

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis): This North American bird is found in southern Canada, eastern USA and Mexico. The 23cm (9.1in) bird is mainly granivorous but also feeds on insects and fruit. Beautiful photo of a female Cardinal taken by Larry Page in Missouri, USA.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 12d

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): This large species of falcon is found in nearly all regions of our planet with the exception of extreme polar areas. Recorded travelling at 320km/h (200mph) in a dive, this is the fastest creature in the world. Stunning image taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK.

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British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 12d

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris): This 25cm (10in) long thrush is omnivorous, feeding on snails, earthworms and insects in the breeding grounds of northern Asia & Europe in the summer and many birds migrating south in winter seeking seeds, fruits & berries. Super photo taken by Patrick Yates in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 13d

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, North Africa and Asia were introduced into NZ and Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in). Super photo taken by Anna Wheeler of this Finch perched on a garden feeder in Cornwall, UK. #goldfinch #bird #birds #wildlife #cornwall

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 13d

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus): This brilliantly coloured 21cm (8.3in) woodpecker species is native to forested areas with oaks from south west USA to Colombia. Remarkable photo by Jay Spring taken in Orange, California, USA. For more of Jay's shots see: www.springphotos.net #woodpecker

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 14d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚
3 April 1934 - 1 Oct 2025

A tribute from Stewart at Wildlife.net
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Dr Jane Goodall 3 Apr 1934 - 1 Oct 2025 Thank you Jane 💚 tribute by Stewart at Wildlife.net

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 14d

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis): 30cm (11.8in). This is a species of parrot endemic to southern Western Australia. The head and underparts are bright red, and the back is mottled black; a yellow patch at the cheek distinguishes it. Great photo taken by Nathan Watson in Australia. #rosella

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 14d

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis). Photo taken by Dubi Shapiro in Jamaica. #cuckoo #wildlife #bird #birds #nature #jamaica

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 15d

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 16d

Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla). 13cm (5in) with a 7–8cm (3in) wingspan. Lovely photo of this warbler in full song taken by Nick Appleton in Cyprus. #blackcap #warbler #birds #bird #nature #wildlife #cabs #campaignagainstbirdslaughter #cyprus #birdtrapping #warblers #birdsong #migration #bsky

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