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British Birds

Species 1 - 12 of 12

Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and instantly recognisable plumage. Adults are... More	21 Images	20 Videos

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Although the majestic golden eagle is not Britains largest raptor (the white-tailed eagle exceeds it in size) nor is it the rarest... More	30 Images	10 Videos

Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula )
The goldeneye is a well-known attractive diving duck. It has a compact shape, with a large rounded head. The upper part of the... More	11 Images	0 Videos

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden yellow bar on the... More	14 Images	0 Videos

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
The great crested grebe is the largest grebe in Europe. It is a graceful bird, with its long neck, long bill and slender outline.... More	18 Images	7 Videos

Great tit (Parus major)
The great tit is the largest of the British tits and is a familiar garden visitor. It is slightly smaller in size than a house... More	17 Images	0 Videos

Great-spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
The great spotted woodpecker is the most common and widespread of the British woodpeckers. It has black and white plumage... More	12 Images	0 Videos

Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
The greenfinch is a well-known bird as it often visits gardens and drives other birds away from feeders. It is a relatively heavy... More	19 Images	0 Videos

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron is the largest heron in Europe . It has a long neck, a strong, dagger-like bill and long yellow legs. In flight, the... More	17 Images	11 Videos

Grey partridge (Perdix perdix)
The grey partridge is native to Britain, and was once known simply as 'the partridge'. The introduced red-legged partridge became... More	12 Images	5 Videos

Greylag goose (Anser anser)
If you see a wild grey goose in the UK outside the winter months, it will almost certainly be a greylag. The only other wild goose... More	22 Images	0 Videos

Guillemot (Uria aalge)
The guillemot is the commonest member of the auk family in the British Isles. The head as well as the upperparts are dark brown... More	25 Images	9 Videos

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