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British Birds

Species 1 - 9 of 9
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Barn owl (Tyto alba)
This ethereal, ghost-like owl has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure white underparts. The heart-shaped facial disc is pale... More17 Images9 Videos
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Bewick's swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
Bewick's swan is the smallest swan to visit Britain. It is named after the illustrator Thomas Bewick who died in 1828 and produced... More16 Images0 Videos
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Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
The bittern is more likely to be heard than seen. The loud booming call, uttered by males during the breeding season, can be heard... More10 Images5 Videos
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Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
The black grouse, also known as 'blackgame' is one of Britain's most striking gamebirds. The male has glossy blue-black plumage... More8 Images0 Videos
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Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls have a chocolate-brown head in summer. In winter, this... More22 Images0 Videos
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Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa)
The black-tailed godwit is a rare, large and elegant wading bird with a very long straight bill. In flight it displays a broad... More14 Images0 Videos
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Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Adult male blackbirds are, as the name suggests, totally black; they have a bright golden-yellow bill and a neat yellow ring around... More23 Images0 Videos
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Blue tit (Parus caeruleus)
This small tit has yellow underparts, with a narrow, dark central stripe on the belly, blue wings and a white face, which... More16 Images0 Videos
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Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
This stocky finch has a stubby bill, a black face and cap, a white bar on the black wings, and a white rump. Males have blue-grey... More13 Images4 Videos