Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, standing out for its diminutive size and feisty nature. Despite its small…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a captivating bird of prey known for its distinctive appearance, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. Found across Europe, Asia,…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl in Europe. It is a dark reddish to greyish-brown, with spotted sides and half of a white ring around…

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

The image depicts a Long-eared Owl perched on a branch, its distinctive ear tufts extending upwards like delicate antennas, giving it an almost whimsical appearance.…

Willow Tit (Poecile montanus)

Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) Overview The Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) is a small, non-migratory songbird from the tit family, commonly found in temperate forests across…

Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta)

The Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta) is a small bird species belonging to the Nectariniidae family, commonly found in Southeast Asia. Here’s a quick overview of…

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

🦉 Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) The Long-eared Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal owl known for its tall ear tufts, orange eyes, and remarkably cryptic plumage…

Eurasian Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

The Blue Tit, scientifically known as Cyanistes caeruleus, is a small and colorful passerine bird commonly found across Europe and parts of Western Asia. Here…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a distinctive and intriguing species of owl known for its prominent ear tufts and stealthy hunting habits. Here’s an…

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

The Common Wood Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a widespread and familiar bird found across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a distinctive and intriguing species of owl known for its prominent ear tufts and stealthy hunting habits. Here’s an…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

The Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a distinctive and fascinating bird of prey that inhabits the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including regions of…

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the White Wagtail:…

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the White Wagtail:…

Eurasian Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

The Blue Tit, scientifically known as Cyanistes caeruleus, is a small and colorful passerine bird commonly found across Europe and parts of Western Asia. Here…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a distinctive and intriguing species of owl known for its prominent ear tufts and stealthy hunting habits. Here’s an…

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the White Wagtail:…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small and brightly colored bird species belonging to the family Alcedinidae. Renowned for its vibrant plumage and remarkable…

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

The Common Wood Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a widespread and familiar bird found across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, standing out for its diminutive size and feisty nature. Despite its small…

Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis)

The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a small, brightly colored bird commonly found in Southeast Asia and parts of…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Unraveling the Enigmatic Ural Owl (Strix uralensis): Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation Status The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) emerges as a captivating emblem of the nocturnal…

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

The Common Wood Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a widespread and familiar bird found across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe and a skilled predator despite its diminutive size. With a bold personality…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

In Erik Karits’s mesmerizing photograph titled “Eurasian Pygmy Owl,” we are granted a rare glimpse into the enchanting world of one of nature’s smallest yet…

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Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a large, distinctive owl native to the forests of Eurasia. Known for its striking appearance and powerful presence, it…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

European crested tit (Parus cristatus)

The European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus), also known as the Crested Tit, is a small, striking bird native to parts of Europe, particularly known for…

Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra)

The Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra) is a small bird species belonging to the family Nectariniidae, known for its slender body and long bill. This bird…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

EURASIAN PYGMY OWL – TINY BUT TOUGH, FOLKS! 🦉💪 Let me tell you something, the Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is an absolutely incredible owl.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

EURASIAN PYGMY OWL – TINY BUT TOUGH, FOLKS! 🦉💪 Let me tell you something, the Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is an absolutely incredible owl.…

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) Overview The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a small, brightly colored songbird known for its distinctive yellow plumage and its characteristic song, often…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural owl (Strix uralensis) is a large nocturnalowl. It is a member of the true owl family, Strigidae. The Ural owl is a member of the genus Strix, that is also…

Home sparrow (Passer domesticus)

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of the most widespread and familiar birds in the world, commonly found in urban, suburban, and rural areas.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, known for its compact size and fierce hunting behavior. Below is a…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

The Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a distinctive and fascinating bird of prey that inhabits the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including regions of…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is the smallest owl species in Europe, known for its petite size and bold behavior. Despite…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is Europe’s smallest owl, known for its fierce hunting skills, diurnal activity, and distinctive whistling calls.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is Europe’s smallest owl, known for its fierce hunting skills, diurnal activity, and distinctive whistling calls.…

Great tit (Parus major)

The Great Tit (Parus major) is one of the most common and recognizable songbirds across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its bold plumage,…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Unraveling the Enigmatic Ural Owl (Strix uralensis): Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation Status The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) emerges as a captivating emblem of the nocturnal…

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a brightly colored and easily recognizable passerine bird found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its vivid yellow…

Great tit (Parus major)

The Great Tit (Parus major) is one of the most common and recognizable songbirds across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its bold plumage,…

Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix)

The Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) is a bird species belonging to the crow family, Corvidae. Here are some key characteristics and information about this fascinating…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in…

Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)

The Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) is a common and widespread gull species found across much of Europe and Asia. Despite its name, the black head…

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

The Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Estrildidae. This…

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

The Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Estrildidae. This…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…

Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) The Brown-throated Sunbird is a small, colorful nectar-feeding bird native to Southeast Asia. Males have iridescent plumage, while females are more…