HERMANN'S TORTOISE (Testudo hermanni subspecies T. h. boettgeri) Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

 

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The Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanniis) of the family Testudinidae which is in the genus Testudo. The Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata) and Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca) are the only other species of tortoise native to Europe.

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Distribution map of Hermann's Tortoise showing subspecies

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ISABELLINE WHEATEAR Oenanthe isabellina Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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CRESTED LARK Galerida cristata Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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EUROPEAN GROUND SQUIRREL (SOUSLIK) Spermophilus citellus Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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EASTERN IMPERIAL EAGLE (Aquila heliaca) Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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The Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) is of the family Accipitridae which is in the genus Aquila. This very large uncommon bird of prey which breeds in central and south eastern Europe as well as western and central Asia. The European population winters in north east Africa. The Asian population winters in the Middle East, northern Indian and South East Asia. Small numbers remain in the breeding areas all year round. Major prey items include hares, rabbits, susliks (a type of ground squirrel), birds and carrion. 

 

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