Name: Common cuckoo Scientific name: Cuculus canorus Family: Cuculidae Description The cuckoo is a medium-sized bird that ranges in length from 32-36 cm, while the wingspan can reach up to 60 cm. It has a long slender body with a long rounded tail and long wings so ...
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Name: Alyssos of Akamas Scientific name: Alyssum akamasicum Family: Cruciferae Name Rare species and endemic plant of Cyprus. Its name is based on the Akamas area, because its largest population has been identified and recorded in that area. Description It is a perennial plant, with shoots 15-30cm ...
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January Name: Flamingo Scientific name: Phoenicopterus Family: Phoenicopteridae February Common Name: Thorny burnet, Pricky Burnet, Brushwood Scientific Name: Sarcopoterium spinosum Family: Rosaceae March Common Name: Barn swallow Scientific name: Hirundo rustica Family: Hirundinidae April Common Name: Tulip of Akamas Scientific Name: Tulipa akamasica Family: Liliaceae ...
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January Scientific Name: Lycium schweinfurthii Dammer Family: Solanaceae – Solanous February Name: Hoopoe Scientific name: Upupa epop March Name: Dead-nettles Scientific name: Lamium garganicum ssp. striatum – (Sm). Hayek Family: Labiatae April Name: Long-eared owl Scientific name: Asio otus May Name: Corydalis Scientific name: Corydalis rutifolia – Sibth.et.Sm Family: Fumariaceae ...
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January Name: Chamomile Scientific name: Anthemis tomentosa L February Name: Eurasian Jackdaw Scientific name: Corvus monedula March Name: Cyprus rockcress Scientific name: Arabis purpurea Family: Cruciferae April Name: Mallard Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos May Name: Dominican Sage Scientific name: Salvia dominica ...
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January Name: Water Mint Scientific name: Mentha aquatica February Scientific name: Phoenicolacerta troodica March Name: Thyme Scientific name: Satureja thymbra April Name: Coin-marked snake Scientific name: Hemorrhois nummifer May Name: Grey Birdsfoot Trefoil Scientific name: Lotus cytisoides ...
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