Colias Butterfly
Scientific name The genus Colias includes several species of butterfly, and each has its own scientific name. Some of the better known species include Colias eurytheme and Colias philodice. Family The butterflies of the genus Colias belong to the family Pieridae, which is a family of white and yellow butterflies known as “cabbage butterflies”. Location […]
House sparrow
Scientific name The house sparrow is scientifically known as Passer domesticus. Family It belongs to the family Passeridae, which includes several species of sparrows. Location House sparrows are found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. They are adapted to living in urban and rural environments. Behavior House sparrows […]
Carduelis
Scientific name The goldfinch is scientifically known as Carduelis carduelis. Family It belongs to the family Fringillidae, which is a family of passerine birds that includes other songbirds. Location Goldfinches are found in various regions of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. They have also been introduced to other parts of the world, such as […]
Common kestrel
Scientific name The common kestrel is scientifically known as Falco tinnunculus. Family It belongs to the family Falconidae, which includes various birds of prey such as falcons and eagles. Location Common kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats in Europe, Asia and Africa. They have also been introduced to some regions of North […]
Hoopoe
Scientific name The scientific name of the hoopoe is Upupa epops. Family The hoopoe belongs to the family Upupidae. This family is monospecific, i.e. it contains only one recognised species, which is the hoopoe. Location It is found over much of the European continent, especially in southern and central Europe during the breeding season. Behavior […]
Common blackbird
Scientific name The common blackbird is scientifically known as Turdus merula. Family It belongs to the family Turdidae, which includes other songbirds such as thrushes. Location Blackbirds are found in a wide variety of habitats in Europe, Asia, North Africa and parts of North America. They are resident birds in many regions and have adapted […]
Iberian lynx
Scientific name The scientific name of the Iberian lynx is Lynx pardinus. Family The Iberian lynx belongs to the Felidae family, which is the feline family. Location It is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, located in south-western Europe. In Spain, they can be found especially in Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Extremadura. In Portugal, […]
Genet
Scientific name The genet is scientifically known as Genetta genetta. Family It belongs to the family Viverridae, which includes other carnivorous mammals. Location Genets are native to southern Europe and parts of Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, from forests to urban areas. It is an adaptable species that can live in […]
Red fox
Scientific name The scientific name of the red fox is Vulpes vulpes. Family The red fox belongs to the family Canidae, the canid family, which includes several other carnivores such as wolves, coyotes, dogs and jackals. Location It has a very wide distribution and is found in a variety of habitats in the […]
Common fallow deer
Scientific name The common fallow deer is scientifically known as Dama dama. Family It belongs to the family Cervidae, which includes other cervids such as deer and elk. Location Fallow deer are native to regions of Europe and western Asia, but have also been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America, South […]
