Eider
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
Finland
Eurasian Bullfinch
The shy eurasian bullfinch prefers to forage very close to cover.
European Goldfinch
They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, especially those containing niger seeds.
Finnish Lapphund
The Finnish Lapphund was bred to herd reindeer!
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
King Eider
The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.
Norrbottenspets
Getting your hands on one of these pups might be a challenging task. At one point, the breed was on the brink of extinction.
Swedish Elkhound
Swedish Elkhounds existed in prehistoric times!
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Merganser
They line their nests with their feathers
Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)
They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.
Yellowhammer
It interbreeds with the pine bunting
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Wryneck
They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.
Redstart
They build their nests off the ground in tree holes, cavities, stone walls, and roofs
Old House Borer
Depending on the habitat and climate, these beetles can live between 2 to 10 years, often staying in their larval stage for several years, making them extremely dangerous to wooden structures.
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!