Lake Atanasovsko
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Lake Atanasovsko or Lake Atanasovo is a salt coastal lake north of Burgas, Bulgaria, located in direct proximity to the Black Sea. The lake is about 5 km long and divided in two by a strip of sand in the middle. The lake is particularly known for the diversity of its flora and fauna and is surrounded by swamps and canals that drain the whole local basin into the sea. ()
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Dalmatian pelican
The Dalmatian pelican is not merely the largest member of the pelican family but also ranks among the world's most substantial freshwater birds. These majestic creatures inhabit regions across Central Eurasia, spanning from the Mediterranean to Siberia.
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Red-breasted goose
The red-breasted goose is a remarkably colorful bird currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. Found in Eurasia, this species belongs to the Branta genus. Genetic studies suggest that it likely emerged through hybridization between the ancestral brant goose and the...
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Common tern
The common tern, a seabird belonging to the Laridae family, is renowned for its extensive migratory behavior, with four subspecies dispersed across Europe, Asia, and North America. These birds exhibit a strong preference for migration, wintering in the warmer coastal...
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Ferruginous duck
The ferruginous duck, also known as the ferruginous pochard, common white-eye, or white-eyed pochard, is a medium-sized diving duck found across Eurosiberia. Its scientific name derives from Greek and Russian words associated with seabirds and ducks.
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Corn crake
The corn crake, also known as the corncrake or landrail, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the rail family. It breeds across Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa during the winter months. This elusive bird prefers grassland habitats and nests on the ground, laying...
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