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Sweden is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund. At 450,295 square kilometres, Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe, the third-largest country in the European Union, and the fifth largest country in Europe. Sweden has a total population of 10.4 million.

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Little Owl

Athene noctua

The Little owl (Athene noctua) is a small cryptically colored bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. This owl is a member of the typical or true owl family Strigidae,...

Common frog

Rana temporaria

The common frog or grass frog (Rana temporaria ), also known as the European common frog, European common brown frog, European grass frog, European Holarctic true frog, European pond frog or European brown frog, is a semi-aquatic amphibian of the...

Cuvier's Beaked Whale

Ziphius cavirostris

The Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) is the most widely distributed of all beaked whales in the family Ziphiidae. It is smaller than most baleen whales yet large among beaked whales. Cuvier's beaked whale is pelagic and occurs in waters...

Ocean sunfish

Mola mola

The ocean sunfish or common mola (Mola mola) is one of the largest bony fish in the world. It was misidentified as the heaviest bony fish, which was actually a different species, Mola alexandrini. Adults typically weigh between 247 and 1,000 kg (545...

European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is a hedgehog species native to Europe. It is a generally common and widely distributed species that can survive across a wide range of habitat types. It is a well-known species, and a favorite in European...

Black-Crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

The Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world. These birds have a stocky appearance as if hunched over, the head tucked down into the shoulders, and they are usually seen...

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

The Great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a widespread member of the cormorant family of seabirds. Many fishermen see in the Great cormorant a competitor for fish. Because of this, it was hunted nearly to extinction in the past but luckily due to...

European Otter

Lutra lutra

The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. It is the most widely distributed member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae). It is found in the waterways and coasts of Europe, many parts...

Gray Seal

Halichoerus grypus

The Gray seal (Halichoerus grypus) is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. In Latin Halichoerus grypus means "hook-nosed sea pig". It is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless...

Eurasian Beaver

Castor fiber

The Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is a beaver species that was once widespread in Eurasia but was hunted to near-extinction for both its fur and castoreum. At the turn of the 20th century, only about 1,200 beavers survived in eight relict...

Long-Eared Owl

Asio otus

The Long-eared owl (Asio otus) is one of the most widely distributed and most numerous owl species in the world. While all owls do not build their own nests, Long-eared owls like to use nests that are built by other animals, especially favoring...

Eurasian Hoopoe

Upupa epops

The Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops ) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. It is a distinctive cinnamon coloured bird with black and white wings, a tall erectile crest, a broad white band across a black tail, and a long narrow downcurved...

White Wagtail

Motacilla alba

The White wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small insectivorous bird of the open country, often near habitation and water. It prefers bare areas for feeding, where it can see and pursue its prey. In urban areas, it has adapted to foraging on paved areas...

Willow Warbler

Phylloscopus trochilus

The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus ) is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia. It is strongly...

Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

The Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) is a species of goose that belongs to the genus Branta of black geese. Despite its superficial similarity to the Brant goose, genetic analysis has shown it is an eastern derivative of the Vackling goose lineage.

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

The Little egret (Egretta garzetta) is small elegant heron in the family Ardeidae. As an aquatic bird, it feeds in shallow water and on land, consuming a variety of small creatures. At one time common in Western Europe, the Little heron was hunted...

European Green Woodpecker

Picus viridis

The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis ) is a large green woodpecker with a bright red crown and a black moustache. Males have a red centre to the moustache stripe which is absent in females. It is resident across much of Europe and the...

European Honey Buzzard

Pernis apivorus

The European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus ), also known as the pern or common pern, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

Black-Headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

The Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) is a small and one of the most abundant gulls in much of Europe and Asia, and also in eastern Canada. It displays a variety of compelling behaviors and adaptations. Some of these include removing...

Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is one of eight extant species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest species of cetacean. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise...

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnus

The Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is a large northern hemisphere swan. It is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American trumpeter swan. It is considered the most elegant of the swan family.

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as the Common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of North Africa. Similar-looking coot...

Little Auk

Alle alle

Little auks (Alle alle) are small seabirds that live on islands in the high Arctic. They can fly and are excellent swimmers (appearing to "fly") and divers, but their walking appears clumsy.

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

The Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a large seabird native to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest gannet and the largest seabird native to the western Palearctic. Northern gannets are known for making high-speed dives into the...

Great Black-Backed Gull

Larus marinus

The Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus ) is the largest member of the gull family. Described by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as "the king of the Atlantic waterfront", it is a very aggressive hunter, pirate, and scavenger.

Eurasian nuthatch

Sitta europaea

The Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea ) is a small passerine bird found throughout the Palearctic and in Europe. Nuthatches forage for insects hidden in or under bark by climbing along tree trunks and branches, sometimes upside-down, and advertise...

Fieldfare

Turdus pilaris

The fieldfare (Turdus pilaris ) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. These birds often nest in small colonies, and during migration often form large flocks, often in the company of Redwings.

Grey Partridge

Perdix perdix

The Grey partridge (Perdix perdix) is a gamebird that belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Its scientific name is the Latin for "partridge", and is itself derived from Ancient Greek perdix.

Short-Eared Owl

Asio flammeus

The Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is one of the world's most widely distributed owls. Eared owls have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. The Short-eared owl will display its tufts when in a...

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

The Common eider is a large sea-duck that is distributed over the northern coasts of Europe, North America and eastern Siberia.

Wood Mouse

Apodemus sylvaticus

The Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is a murid rodent native to Europe and northwestern Africa. It is found across most of Europe and is a very common and widespread species, is commensal with people, and is sometimes considered a pest. The Wood...

Helix pomatia

Helix pomatia, common names the Roman snail, Burgundy snail, edible snail, or escargot, is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod terrestrial mollusc in the family Helicidae. It is one of Europe's biggest species...

Ringed Seal

Pusa hispida

The Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) is a small earless seal that lives in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. It is the most abundant and wide-ranging ice seal in the Northern Hemisphere. Ringed seals are one of the primary prey of Polar bears and Killer...

Water pipit

Anthus spinoletta

The Water pipit (Anthus spinoletta ) is a small passerine bird which breeds in the mountains of Southern Europe and the Palearctic eastwards to China. They are short-distance migrants, construct cup-shaped nests, and feed on various small...

Viviparous Lizard

Zootoca vivipara

The Viviparous lizardn(Zootoca vivipara) is a Eurasian lizard that lives farther north than any other species of non-marine reptile. It is named for the fact that it is viviparous, meaning it not only lays eggs but also gives birth to live young....

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

The Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is an aquatic diving bird noted for its elaborate mating display. It is the largest member of the grebe family found in the Old World, with some larger species residing in the Americas. These birds are...

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae. It was described by William Brewster in 1902. It is the heaviest species in the genus Anas, weighing 720-1,640 g (1.59-3.62 lb) on average.

Mistle Thrush

Turdus viscivorus

The Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is a bird common to much of Europe, temperate Asia, and North Africa. Males of this species have a loud, far-carrying song that is delivered even in wet and windy weather, earning the bird the old name of...

Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

The Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus ), or often simply redstart, is a small elegantpasserine bird in the genus Phoenicurus. Like its relatives, it was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, (Turdidae), but is now known to be an...

Common Linnet

Linaria cannabina

The Common linnet (Linaria cannabina ) is a small passerine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its common name and the scientific name, Linaria, from its fondness for hemp seeds and flax seeds - flax being the English name of the...

Golden Oriole

Oriolus oriolus

The Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is the only member of the Old World oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. The name "oriole" was first used in the 18th century and is an adaptation of the...

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

The Northern pintail (Anas acuta) is a duck species that has a wide geographic distribution. Unusually for a bird with such a large range, it has no geographical subspecies if the possibly conspecific duck Eaton's pintail is considered to be a...

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