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British Birds

Species 1 - 5 of 5
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Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)
The whooper swan is a winter visitor to Britain. Its common name refers to the loud whooping calls that it produces. This large... More24 Images0 Videos
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Wigeon (Anas penelope)
The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a well-known whistling call - wheeooo - familiar to all who have witnessed their huge winter... More13 Images0 Videos
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Woodlark (Lullula arborea)
The woodlark is brown in colour, with a whitish eye stripe and an overall streaky appearance. The underparts are dull white and the... More5 Images2 Videos
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Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
The woodpigeon is the largest and most common of Britain's doves and pigeons. It is grey in colour with a dusky pink breast and... More20 Images6 Videos
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Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
The wryneck is an unusual-looking bird, at times resembling both a large warbler and a small bird of prey. Both male and female... More10 Images3 Videos