Crakes (Porzana spp.) are among the least known native bird species. In spring 2008, scientists of “Vogelwarte Hiddensee”, Germany have begun to study the life histories of these marshland inhabitants in order to promote the increase of their populations (photo: Little Crake). continue
| On the Philippine island of Panay, the rare Writhe-billed Hornbill (Aceros waldeni) and the Visayan Tarictic (Penelopides p. panini) are endangered by timber cutting. Read here how scientists trace these peculiar inhabitants of rainforest. continue |
| Nearly extinct in the 1970s in Central Europe, this elegant raptor has returned to its former breeding places in Germany due to many and diverse protective measures. continue |
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The coastal rainforests of eastern and southeastern Brazil, known as “Mata Atlântica”, are home to many endemic animals and plants and therefore one of the most diverse terrestrial habitats. continue |
| In 2006, Colombian scientists discovered a striking new hummingbird called Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae). Check here how you can support this spectacular species and its habitat. continue |
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