Switzerland
Eider
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
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.
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Nut Weevil
Bore holes in tree nuts and lay their eggs inside
Red Deer
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
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.
Fleckvieh Cattle
Besides being bred for milk and meat, these cattle were also used as draft oxen.
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.