Birds in United Kingdom
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Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of…
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Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species , the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with…
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Aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola)
The aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is a small, slim bird with sandy coloured plumage with…
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Marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris)
A rare summer migrant, the marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is olive green-brown in colour…
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Sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Information on the sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is currently being researched and…
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Eurasian reed-warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
The Eurasian reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) is a rather indistinct, plain, un-streaked…
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Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively…
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Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
When the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote of the skylark (Alauda arvensis) 'Hail to thee, blithe…
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Razorbill (Alca torda)
The handsome razorbill (Alca torda) has a characteristic deep, flattened , wedge-shaped bill, which…
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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The beautiful iridescent plumage of the kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) makes it one of our most…
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Little auk (Alle alle)
The smallest of all auks, the little auk (Alle alle), also known as the dovekie, is a tiny seabird…
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Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a large, distinctive, pale-coloured waterbird which is…
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Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender…
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Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
The shoveler (Anas clypeata) is named for its extraordinary oversized bill, which has a broad…
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Teal (Anas crecca)
The teal (Anas crecca) is one of the smallest wild ducks in the UK. The drake (male) in breeding…
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Wigeon (Anas penelope)
The wigeon (Anas penelope) is a medium-sized duck with a well-known whistling call - 'wheeooo' -…
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain , and is the ancestor…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Information on the gadwall is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Greylag goose (Anser anser)
If you see a wild grey goose in the UK outside the winter months, it will almost certainly be the…
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Tawny pipit (Anthus campestris)
This small bird has creamy-coloured underparts with no markings, a feature which helps distinguish…
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Richard’s pipit (Anthus richardi)
A large pipit with a powerful bill, Richard’s pipit is noticeable for its long hind claws and…
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Water pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
The water pipit is a rather short and stocky bird. Males and females tend to look similar with…
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Tree pipit (Anthus trivialis)
Information on the tree pipit is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Common swift (Apus apus)
The most aerial of birds, the common swift (Apus apus) is renowned for its superb flying ability…
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Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Although the majestic golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is not Britains largest raptor (the…
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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is the largest heron in Europe . It has a long neck, a strong…
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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird , named for its habit of…
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Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)
The short-eared owl’s scientific name flammeus, meaning “fiery”, is a reference to its boldly…
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Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent…
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Little owl (Athene noctua)
The little owl is a diminutive species, which possesses a plump, round body, bright yellow eyes and…
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Common pochard (Aythya ferina)
Information on the common pochard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)
Tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) are, indeed, tufted, although the drake has a more prominent crest…
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Greater scaup (Aythya marila)
Information on the greater scaup is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
The bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is more likely to be heard than seen. The loud booming call…
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Brent goose (Branta bernicla)
An unmistakable small, black goose, the brent goose (Branta bernicla) is exceptional amongst geese…
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the…
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Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Information on the barnacle goose is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca)
Perhaps one of the most instantly recognisable of all owls, the snowy owl is characterised by its…
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Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage…
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Stone curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)
The specific name Oedicnemus derives from the Greek for 'swollen shinned', the stone curlew…
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe , this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for…
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Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds , the sanderling is a small, highly active wader…
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Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is one of the hardiest of all shorebirds, breeding far north in the…
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Red knot (Calidris canutus)
The red knot has a more conspicuous plumage during the breeding season than in the winter months…
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Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
The curlew sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird that has very distinctive breeding plumage and an…
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Little stint (Calidris minuta)
Information on the little stint is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii)
Information on Temmnick's stint is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding…
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Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
A crepuscular bird, the nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) has finely patterned tree-bark like cryptic…
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Linnet (Carduelis cannabina)
Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the linnet (Carduelis cannabina) is an attractive finch, which was…
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black…
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Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
The greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) is a well-known bird as it often visits gardens and drives other…
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Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea)
The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) is a small, grey-brown to white finch of the high Arctic and…
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Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Information on the Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus) is being researched and written and will…
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Common rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
Information on the common rosefinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)
A small, slim, mouse-like bird, the Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) has a downward-curved…
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Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and…
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Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius…