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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...
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17 Images
12 Videos
Razorbill (
Alca torda
)
This handsome bird has a characteristic deep, flattened, wedge-shaped bill, which is black in colour with a white line. The...
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18 Images
7 Videos
Red grouse (
Lagopus lagopus
)
The red grouse
Lagopus lagopus scoticus
is the British race of the willow grouse (
Lagopus l. lagopus
), although it...
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21 Images
0 Videos
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...
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18 Images
9 Videos
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...
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14 Images
3 Videos
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...
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17 Images
6 Videos
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...
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9 Images
4 Videos
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...
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11 Videos
Rook (
Corvus frugilegus
)
The rook is the same size as carrion and hooded crows (
Corvus corone
, and
C. cornix
respectively). It has black...
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7 Videos
Roseate tern (
Sterna dougallii
)
The roseate tern was first identified in 1812 by Dr MacDougall of Glasgow, hence the specific name
dougallii
. Males and...
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6 Videos
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