Red-bearded bee-eaters found in the Indo-Malayan subregion of SE Asia, preferring openings in patches of dense forest. (Adam Riley / www.rockjumperbirding.com)

Eurasian robins are widespread and found across Europe to W Siberia and then S to N Africa. (Arnoud van Foreest)

Green-crowned brilliants are large, robust hummingbirds resident in the highlands from Costa Rica all the way to W Ecuador. (Arnoud van Foreest)

Spotted eagle-owls are protected from capture for the wild-caught bird trade in most S and E African countries. They are, however, common exhibits in zoos and bird parks due to being injured by cars and human beings. Photographed here near Arusha (Tanzania). (Sjoerd van Berge Henegouwen)

Thick-billed or Grosbeak weaver chicks begging for food in an Acacia tree. "They are old enough to be out of the nest, but young enough to getaway with being fed every now and then". (Martin Heigan)

Yellow-billed storks are protected as part of the "Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA)" and will be vulnerable to changes occurring in the N of the their range. (Sjoerd van Berge Henegouwen)

Gentoo penguins are easily recognized by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of their heads and their bright orange-red bills. Photographed here on South Shetland Islands (Antartic). (Antero Topp)

Greater flamingos are found in parts of Africa, S Asia (coastal regions of Pakistan and India), and S Europe (including Spain, Albania, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, Italy and the Camargue region of France). Photographed here in Walvis Bay (Namibia). (Anja Denker)

Grey-headed canary-flycatchers are insectivores that in their acrobatic, inquisitive hunting for prey remind the onlooker of their closest relatives in the Paridae. (Mohamed Mothi)

Purple-rumped sunbirds are endemic to the Indian Subcontinent where they feed mainly on nectar, but sometimes take insects when given the opportunity or feeding nestlings. (Gururaj Moorching)

Tickell's blue flycatchers breed in tropical Asia from Indian Subcontinent to Southeast Asia, stretching across all the countries from India to Indonesia. (Sudheer Pandey)

Spotted owlets breed in tropical Asia from India to SE Asia. The species is absent from Sri Lanka, although the birds are found across the Palk Straits, just 30 kilometres away at Rameshwaram. (Jayaprakash Bojan)

Lilac-breasted rollers are the national bird of Botswana and are widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and S Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna. (Rodnick Clifton Biljon)

Plum-headed parakeet are endemic to the Indian Subcontinent and are found in flocks with males distinguished by their pinkish-purple heads (photographed) and the females, a grey head. (Sathish Poojari)

Barn owls are one of the most widespread of all birds and go by many names, including: White Owl, Silver Owl, Demon Owl, Ghost Owl, Death Owl, Night Owl, Rat Owl, Church Owl, Cave Owl, Stone Owl, Monkey-faced Owl, Hissing Owl, Hobgoblin or Hobby Owl, Dobby Owl, White-breasted Owl, Golden Owl, Scritch Owl, Screech Owl, Straw Owl, Barnyard Owl and Delicate Owl. Photographed here in France. (Stephen Rennie)

Carmine bee-eaters are distributed across sub-equatorial Africa from KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) and Namibia to Gabon, E Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Kenya. Photographed here in Kruger National Park. (Rodnick Clifton Biljon)

Orange river white-eyes prefer densely to lightly-wooded habitats in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland. (Brian Culver)

Eagles are ranked as apex predators at the top of the food chain due to their size and power. (Özgökay Ibrahim)

Cape Parrots are Endangered by habitat loss, disease and continued conflict with people. They are endemic to South Africa and there are less than 1,000 remaining on earth. They mate for life and show strong mutual affection throughout their lives. (Rodnick Clifton Biljon)

Orange-headed thrushes are common in well-wooded areas throughout the Indian Subcontinent and SE Asia with most populations remaining resident. (Sathish Poojari)

Malachite kingfishers are widely-distributed in Africa S of the Sahara. They are recognizable by their flight pattern of rapid beats by short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. (Mark Drysdale)

Black-eared Shrike-babblers are found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, preferring subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. (Markus Lilje / www.rockjumperbirding.com)

Red-collared widowbirds are found in grasslands and forest clearings in E and S Africa. They are polygynous, where males acquisition of territory is an important determinant in their access to mates. (Burkhard Schlosser)

Bonelli's eagles breed in S Europe, Africa N and S of the Sahara Desert and across the Indian Subcontinent all the way to Indonesia. The African race prefers savannah, forest edges, cultivation, and scrub. (Santhosh Gujar / 500px.com/SanthoshGujar)

Red-naped ibises are found nesting in trees from March to October in N India. (Sekar Ps)

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