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British Birds

Species 1 - 10 of 10
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Raven (Corvus corax)
The raven is a magnificent bird; bigger than a buzzard, it is the largest passerine (perching) bird in Europe, and is deeply... More17 Images0 Videos
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Razorbill (Alca torda)
This handsome bird has a characteristic deep, flattened, wedge-shaped bill, which is black in colour with a white line. The... More18 Images7 Videos
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Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)
The red grouse Lagopus lagopus scoticus is the British race of the willow grouse (Lagopus l. lagopus), although it was once... More21 Images0 Videos
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Red kite (Milvus milvus)
The red kite has been described as 'the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain'. The plumage is a wonderful mixture of black... More18 Images9 Videos
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Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
Measuring 17 cm in length, the red-backed shrike is slightly larger than a house sparrow. Males are easily recognisable by their... More14 Images3 Videos
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Red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)
Phalaropes are waders, and unusual amongst birds in that the female is more brightly coloured than the male. This is chiefly... More17 Images6 Videos
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Reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)
The reed bunting is a sparrow-sized bird with a long notched tail. Both sexes have reddish-brown upperparts with dark streaks, and... More9 Images4 Videos
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Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The Robin is undoubtedly one of Britain's most dearly loved birds. It is instantly recognisable due to the rusty-red breast; indeed... More18 Images11 Videos
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Rook (Corvus frugilegus)
The rook is the same size as carrion and hooded crows (Corvus corone, and C. cornix respectively). It has black plumage with... More18 Images0 Videos
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Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii)
The roseate tern was first identified in 1812 by Dr MacDougall of Glasgow, hence the specific name dougallii. Males and females are... More8 Images6 Videos