Animals by Scientific Class Names

Red-bearded Bee-eater, Red-bearded Night Bee-eater, Red-bearded Night Bee-eater，Nyctyornis amictus，Red-bearded Bee-eater

Features：The feathers at the base of the throat are long and loose, forming a vibrisket

Red-bearded Bee-eater, no subspecies.Although Red-bearded Bee-eater belongs to the genus Nyctyornis, their diet is very similar to that of the bee-eaters of the genus Merops. However, their hunting behavior is completely different. Red-bearded Bee-eaters hunt alone or in pairs. They stand on lookout...

Aceros undulatus，Rhyticeros undulatus，wreathed hornbill，Bar-pouched wreathed hornbill

Features：The call is monotonous, hoarse, and like a dog barking

The wreathed hornbill is called wreathed hornbill in foreign language, and has 2 subspecies.The wreathed hornbill often moves in small groups of 3 to 5. The call is monotonous, hoarse, and like a dog barking, and sometimes it can also make a low two-syllable sound. It appears to be rather clumsy whe...

Rufous-necked Hornbill，Aceros nipalensis，rufous-necked hornbill

Features：The mouth is huge and curved downwards, without a helmet

Rufous-necked hornbill is a large bird with no subspecies.Rufous-necked hornbill nests in tree holes. They often move in pairs or small groups of more than 10. They mainly feed on fleshy wild fruits such as banyan fruit.The brown-necked hornbill is a resident bird. Both males and females make a soft...

Petaurista albiventer,Brown-footed flying squirrel, red-backed flying squirrel, flying fox, flying mouse

Features：Its tail is very thin and longer than its body. It has a cat-like body but a fox-like head and sharp claws and fangs.

The chestnut-backed flying squirrel is a species of Chinese flying squirrel. The chestnut-backed flying squirrel, also known as the red-backed flying squirrel or the brown-footed flying squirrel, is a rare wild animal with important economic and scientific research value announced by the state in 20...

Petaurista magnificus,Magnificent Flying Squirrel,Beautiful flying squirrel, Beautiful flying squirrel, Hao's flying squirrel

Features：It is large in size, with a thick and round tail that is no longer than the body.

The chestnut brown flying squirrel mainly lives in the mountain evergreen broad-leaved forest belt below 2500m above sea level, where the vegetation consists of Castanopsis, Carle, Oak and other tree species; the climate of its habitat is warm, and the frost-free period is generally more than 200 da...

Petaurista caniceps, small flying squirrel, small flying squirrel, flying squirrel, flying tiger

Features：The back hair is dark brown, the belly hair is deep orange-red, the tail is longer than the body, and the tail hair is fluffy.

The gray-headed flying squirrel is medium-sized, arboreal, and usually moves alone. It is a nocturnal animal, spending most of its time in trees, sleeping in tree holes during the day, and coming out at night to find food. Young leaves, seeds, fruits and flower buds are its favorites. Flying squirre...

Petaurista alborufus,Red-and-white Giant,Flying fox, pine cat, white-faced flying squirrel, white-headed flying squirrel, white-fronted flying squirrel

Features：It has a short and round head, large eyes, chestnut eye rims, particularly large pupils, red and white fur, and a tail that is almost as long as the body.

Red and white flying squirrels are large flying squirrels with a body shape very similar to that of squirrels. They live in forest areas on hillsides or in limestone shelters at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, mainly in dense forests of tall trees such as poplars, walnuts, and birches.During the...

Rodentia, Sciuridae, Flying Squirrel，Buceros bicornis，Great Hornbill

Features：The beak and casque are both large, black at the base, orange-red at the tip of the beak and the top of the casque, orange-yellow at the sides of the beak, and milky white at the lower beak.

Great Hornbill has two subspecies.Great Hornbill often moves alone during the breeding season, and likes to move in groups on tall banyan trees during the non-breeding season. When the fruits are ripe, most hornbills feed in one place until all the food is eaten. They often fly in groups, one after...

Anthracoceros coronatus,Malabar pied hornbill,Crowned Hornbill, Airplane Bird

Features：The mouth has a large helmet process, which is waxy yellow or ivory white in color. There is a significant black spot in front of the helmet process.

The Malabar pied hornbill is called Malabar pied hornbill in English, and has 2 subspecies.The Malabar pied hornbill is a resident bird. It often moves in groups except during the breeding season. It often lives and moves in trees, and sometimes forages on the ground. The call is "Gak, Gak, Gak...

Harpactes oreskios，Orange-breasted Trogon

Features：Poor flying ability, fast but not far

Orange-breasted Trogon, also known as Orange-breasted Trogon, has 5 subspecies.Orange-breasted Trogons often move alone or in pairs; they are arboreal, either climbing on the top branches of small trees to eat wild fruits, or standing quietly on tree branches waiting for an opportunity to pounce on...

Phodilus badius,Oriental Bay-owl

Features：A medium-sized rufous owl.

Oriental Bay-owl, also known as Oriental Bay-owl, has a heart-shaped face and erect ears that are very similar to those of a barn owl. There are four subspecies.Chestnut owls often move alone or in pairs, and sometimes in small groups of 2-3. It is a nocturnal bird, roosting during the day on tree t...

Tyto longimembris,Eastern Grass-owl, Monkey-faced owl, Monkey eagle, White-breasted grass owl

Features：The face is heart-shaped, similar to a barn owl, but the face and chest are very dark yellow, and the upper body is dark brown.

The Eastern Grass-owl is a medium-sized bird of prey with 6 subspecies.The Grass-owl lives in the grass and shrubs at the foot of the mountain and feeds on rodents, frogs, snakes, bird eggs, etc. Its call is loud and piercing. During the day, the grass owl hides in the woods to recharge its batterie...

Tyto alba,Barn Owl,Monkey-faced eagle, Monkey-headed eagle

Features：A famous mouse catcher

Barn Owl is a medium-sized bird with 32 subspecies.The barn owl often moves alone. It usually lives in trees or caves during the day, and only comes out at dusk and night. Sometimes it appears in broken houses, cemeteries or other ruins. It flies fast and powerfully without making any sound, and app...

Asio flammeus,Short-eared Owl,Night owl, owl, field cat king, short-eared owl, small-eared wood rabbit

Features：It is one of the most widespread owl species.

Short-eared Owl, also known as Short-eared Owl in English, has 10 subspecies.Short-eared owls mainly feed on rodents, but also eat small birds, lizards and insects, and occasionally eat plant fruits and seeds.Short-eared owls are active and hunt at dusk and at night, but they are also active during...

Asio otus,Long-eared Owl,Northern Long-eared Owl,Strix otus Linnaeus, 1758,Long-eared wooden rabbit, with headset Elvis, tiger eagle, Biaomu rabbit, night owl, owl

Features：The ear feathers are long and located on both sides of the head, standing upright like ears.

The long-eared owl is called Long-eared Owl in foreign language, and there are 4 subspecies.The long-eared owl mainly feeds on rodents such as mice, and also eats small birds, mammals and insects. Such as finches, warblers, bats, beetles, beetles, locusts, mole crickets, etc.Long-eared owls are noct...

Ninox japonica,Northern Boobook,Northern Hawk Owl

Features：The eyes are large, dark, and eagle-like, hence the name.

The Japanese hawk owl, also known as the Northern Boobook, is a medium-sized owl with three subspecies.The Japanese eagle owl was once a subspecies of the eagle owl (Ninox scutulata) - "Ninox scutulata japonica". In 2014, it was classified as an independent species "Ninox japonica&quo...

Ninox scutulata,Brown Hawk-owl,Brown Hawk-Owl

Features：It is named after its eagle-like appearance, which is also conducive to its activities during the day.

The Brown Hawk-owl is a medium-sized bird of prey with 11 subspecies.Hawk-owls mostly roost in the tree canopy during the day, active at dusk and at night, and sometimes during the day. Except for the breeding season, they mostly move alone in other seasons. In addition, they mostly move in family g...

Aegolius funereus,Tengmalm's owl,Little Owl

Features：The sound is like a flute, changing constantly, and sounds eerie and scary.

The foreign name of the ghost owl is Tengmalm's owl, and there are 6 subspecies.Ghost owls mostly move alone and do not migrate, but they often wander into forests at low altitudes in autumn and winter, and also like to move around near people. Because its call is changeable, like a flute, it is...

Athene brama,Spotted Owlet

Features：The lower body is gray, without stripes, and has horizontal stripes on both flanks, hence the name, but the middle of the abdomen is pure white, without stripes.

Spotted Owlet, also known as Spotted Owlet, has 5 subspecies.Spotted Owlet often moves alone or in pairs, roosting in tree holes or branches during the day, and can roost in pairs or small groups. It is mainly active at night. Flying quickly, the flight is very choppy, including some rapid wing spre...

Athene noctua (Scopoli, 1769),little owl,Little Owl, Owl, Owl, Owl Owl

Features：The underside is brownish white with brown vertical stripes

The Little Owl with Vertical Stripes is called Little Owl in English. There are 12 (or 14) subspecies, of which 4 are distributed in China.The Little Owl with Vertical Stripes is a common resident bird, widely distributed in most areas of northern and western China, up to 4,600 meters above sea leve...

Glaucidium cuculoides,Asian Barred Owlet,Little Owl, King Cat Bird, Fox Training, Wandering

Features：There is a prominent white spot on the throat, which can produce a double whistle sound like a dog's bark.

Asian Barred Owlet is a small owl with 8 subspecies.Asian Barred Owlet is a resident bird, mostly alone or in pairs. Most of them are active and foraging during the day. They can catch small birds and large insects in the air like eagles, and are also active at night. They mainly feed on various ins...