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British Birds

 		Species 1 - 5 of 5
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Tawny owl (Strix aluco)
The tawny owl is the most common and widespread British owl. It is most often heard than seen; it produces a variety of... More 12 Images 6 Videos
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Teal (Anas crecca)
The teal is one of the smallest wild ducks in the UK. The drake (male) in breeding plumage is also one of the most handsome of... More 13 Images 0 Videos
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow was not recognised as a separate species until 1713. Both... More 10 Images 1 Video
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)
Tufted ducks are, indeed, tufted, although the drake has a more prominent crest than the female (duck). The specific scientific... More 15 Images 0 Videos
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Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)
This small, delicate dove is slightly larger than a blackbird. It has dark black and chestnut upper parts with a white belly and... More 11 Images 2 Videos
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