BIRDS
DISCOVER THE WINGS OF HORSH EHDEN: A HAVEN FOR AVIAN DIVERSITY
Great Tit
Scientific Name: Parus major Family: Paridae English Name: Great Tit French Name: Mésange charbonière Widespread in most habitats on the mountain with trees.
Northern Wheatear
Scientific Name: Oenanthe oenanthe Family: Turdidae English Name: Northern Wheatear French Name: Traquet motteux Mostly found above the tree line in open and rocky area.
Blue Rock Thrush
Scientific Name: Monticola solitarius Family: Turdidae English Name: Blue Rock Thrush French Name: Merle bleu Especialty found in rocky areas with little vegetation.
Red Backed Shrike
Scientific Name: Lanius collurio Family: Lanidae English Name: Red Backed Shrike French Name: Pie-grièche Found at all altitudes on migration, it breeds only at mid
Jay
Scientific Name: Corvidae Family: Cinclidae English Name: Jay French Name: Geai des chênes The Jay has an important role in the natural regeneration of Cedar
Dipper
Scientific Name: Cinclus cinclus Family: Cinclidae English Name: Dipper French Name: Cincle plongeur Unique for a song bird, the dipper walks under water in search
Short toed Lark
Scientific Name: Calandrella brachydactyla Family: Alaudidae English Name: Short toed Lark French Name: Alouette calandrelle Easily overlooked in the summer, visitor, breeds in most mountain
Chukar
Scientific Name: Alectoris chukar Family: Phasianidae English Name: Chukar French Name: Perdrix chukar A common breeding bird in the Reserve and especially the rocky highlands