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Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
It lives mainly in old hardwood and coniferous forests and large gardens and parks. It measures 38 centimetres and feeds mainly on small rodents, birds and insects. It builds its nest in tree hollows, nests of other raptors and corvids and occasionally in buildings. It lays its eggs between February and May.
Thekla Lark
Galerida theklae
It is very similar to the great crested lark but has a shorter song with less variation. The crest is fan-shaped, different from the pointed crest of the Crested Lark. It prefers stony slopes with small shrubs and sandy areas with little vegetation. It is sedentary in Portugal and a large part of Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Trumpeter Finch
Bucanetes githagineus
Like all fringillids, it feeds on seeds and has a short, strong beak. It nests in trees, bushes or on the ground.
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuliguda
It is about 43 cm long. It is a small duck with a stocky appearance. The male is black with white flanks and belly, the female, more discreet, is brownish with a small crest and a white spot at the base of the bill. It inhabits still waters with vegetation. It is a diving duck that feeds on molluscs, snails and insect larvae. It makes its nest on the ground.
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