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Species related to the Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
The wings of the green hairstreak butterfly are dull brown on the uppersides, but bright green on the underside, with a white 'streak'... More 8 Images 1 Video
Sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Information on the sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of... More 23 Images 4 Videos
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a familiar bird in both urban and rural areas, may at first glance be confused with a blackbird... More 41 Images 7 Videos
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is the largest heron in Europe. It has a long neck, a strong, dagger-like bill and long yellow legs. In... More 49 Images 11 Videos
Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Information on the thrush nightingale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey... More 11 Images 0 videos
Jungle cat (Felis chaus)
The jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a large, slender wild cat, with long legs and long, close-set, rounded ears which have characteristic small... More 21 Images 0 videos
Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor)
Information on Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 0 videos
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 42 Images 1 Video
Common grasshopper-warbler (Locustella naevia)
Information on the common grasshopper-warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
A type of cranberry, the lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a small, evergreen shrub with edible red berries. It has creeping, spreading... More 10 Images 0 videos
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)
Information on the nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Vestal cuckoo bee (Bombus vestalis)
Until recently, cuckoo bumblebees were once considered to belong to a separate genus (Psithyrus) in recognition of their distinctive... More 5 Images 1 Video
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Garden warbler (Sylvia borin)
Information on the garden warbler (Sylvia borin) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
Bladetail (Lindenia tetraphylla)
The bladetail (Lindenia tetraphylla) is a large but slender dragonfly species with attractive markings, and is the largest member of the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Diplotaxis (Diplotaxis harra)
Information on Diplotaxis harra is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Common scops-owl (Otus scops)
A superbly camouflaged species, the greyish, heavily marked plumage of the common scops-owl makes it almost indistinguishable when perched... More 15 Images 0 videos
Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina)
The beadlet anemone is the most familiar sea anemone in Britain. When disturbed or exposed to air at low tide it appears as a bright red... More 20 Images 4 Videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
White-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus)
The white-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) is a graceful bird that is characterised by its unusually long, bright yellow legs, which are... More 6 Images 0 videos
House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked... More 47 Images 17 Videos
Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 35 Images 5 Videos
Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight... More 30 Images 7 Videos

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