What ability makes the white-throated dipper distinctive?
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DivingIt can dive. Its close relationship with water sets it apart from the small birds usually seen on branches.
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When is the European nightjar active?
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At dusk and at nightIt feeds on insects and is active at dusk and at night. In Portugal it is a summer visitor, mostly in the northern half, in areas between woodland and open ground.
Consult the source on the speciesDo all common buzzards have the same proportion of pale and brown feathers?
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No, plumage can vary greatlyThe proportion of pale and brown feathers can vary greatly between individuals.
Consult the source on the speciesWhat material does the barn swallow use for its cup-shaped nest?
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MudIts cup-shaped nest is made of mud, on structures such as buildings and bridges.
Consult the source on the speciesWhat food does the grey wagtail seek, according to the species record?
What wing detail appears in both male and female common chaffinches?
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Contrasting pale markingsBoth males and females have contrasting pale markings on their wings.
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