Raudna Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Raudna Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in southern Estonia, in Viljandi County. ()
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Wildlife
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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...
Birds
Eurasian curlew
The Eurasian curlew, also known as the common curlew, is a large wading bird belonging to the Scolopacidae family. It is widely distributed, breeding across temperate regions of Europe and Asia. In Europe, it is often simply called the "curlew" while in Scotland, it is...
Birds
Red-necked grebe
The red-necked grebe is a fascinating migratory bird that thrives in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. During the winter months, they are often found in calm waters near ocean coasts or large lakes. When it's time to breed, they migrate to shallow...
Birds
Coot
Coots are medium-sized water birds belonging to the rail family, Rallidae, and classified under the genus Fulica. Predominantly black, these birds are frequently observed swimming in open water and share a close relationship with moorhens.
Birds
Little ringed plover
The little ringed plover is a charming small bird belonging to the Charadrius genus. Interestingly, the name Charadrius originates from a Late Latin word referring to a yellowish bird mentioned in the Vulgate. The species name, "dubius" means doubtful, as it was once...
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