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British Birds

 		Species 1 - 12 of 12
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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
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Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Although the majestic golden eagle is not Britain’s largest raptor (the white-tailed eagle exceeds it in size) nor is it the rarest... More 30 Images 10 Videos
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, a... More 13 Images 5 Videos
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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
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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
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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
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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’... More 22 Images 0 Videos
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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 in... More 25 Images 9 Videos
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