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Pheasant (
Phasianus colchicus
)
The pheasant was introduced to Britain by the Romans and Normans; further introductions of various races (or 'subspecies') have...
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19 Images
5 Videos
Pied flycatcher (
Ficedula hypoleuca
)
The pied flycatcher is a summer visitor to the UK. They are not easily seen as they tend to keep to the upper branches of trees....
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9 Images
0 Videos
Pied wagtail (
Motacilla alba
)
The pied wagtail is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive black and white plumage, loud tsli-vitt call, and...
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14 Images
0 Videos
Ptarmigan (
Lagopus mutus
)
The Scottish race of the ptarmigan is found only in Scotland, and is the only bird in Britain to turn white during winter. This...
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16 Images
0 Videos
Puffin (
Fratercula arctica
)
The puffin is one of our most well-loved and easily recognised birds. It has a comical appearance, with its parrot-like, large...
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21 Images
11 Videos
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