Hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are considered the most important transmitters of pathogens in the temperate zone that covers most of Europe. In the era of climate change tick-borne diseases are ...

A mountain thrush with a distinctive white crescent, often called the "mountain blackbird" for its remote, high-altitude habitat preference. The Ring Ouzel is a striking thrush with a distinctive ...

This is a shy, medium to large thrush, similar in size and stance to the common Song Thrush found throughout Europe. The Dusky Thrush is a medium-sized bird with distinctive plumage. Its upperparts ...