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Lapwing (
Vanellus vanellus
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The lapwing is a familiar wader of open farmland. It has a striking appearance, with its black and white plumage, iridescent green...
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Linnet (
Carduelis cannabina
)
Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the linnet is an attractive finch, which was highly sought after as a cage bird in the...
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Little grebe (
Tachybaptus ruficollis
)
The little grebe is also known as the dabchick and is the smallest member of the grebe family. It is a dumpy little bird with...
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