Birds in United Kingdom
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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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Arctic loon (Gavia arctica)
The Arctic loon (Gavia arctica) is an elegant and distinctive diving bird, with a dark grey or black…
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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual…
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Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)
An elegant and striking bird , the avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) gains its common name from the…
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Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus)
One of the rarest seabirds in the world, the Balearic shearwater flies gracefully over the ocean…
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Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica)
The bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) is a distinctive wading bird with conspicuous blue-grey…
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Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure…
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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Not only does the barn swallow have the distinction of being the most widely distributed and…
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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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Barred warbler (Sylvia nisoria)
The largest member of the genus Sylvia, the curious-looking barred warbler has a stout, pointed bill…
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Bearded parrotbill (Panurus biarmicus)
The bearded parrotbill (Panurus biarmicus) is a distinctive bird, with a very long tail, a rotund…
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Bewick’s swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
Bewick’s swan is the smallest swan to visit Britain . It is named after the illustrator Thomas…
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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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Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
The black grouse (Tetrao tetrix), also known as 'blackgame' is one of Britain's most striking…
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Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)
Formerly thought to be a member of the thrush family, the black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is…
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Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species , the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it…
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Black-headed bunting (Emberiza melanocephala)
The breeding plumage of the male black-headed bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) makes it a very…
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Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) have a…
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Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)
The black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a small, graceful, cliff-nesting gull, named for…
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Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
Information on the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is being researched and written and…
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Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa)
The black-tailed godwit is a rare, large and elegant wading bird with a very long straight bill . In…
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Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
A globally widespread wading bird , the black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is characterised…
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Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Adult male blackbirds (Turdus merula) are, as the name suggests, totally black; they have a bright…
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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s…
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Blue tit (Parus caeruleus)
The rather diminutive blue tit (Parus caeruleus) has yellow underparts, with a narrow, dark central…
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Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica)
A strikingly beautiful bird, the small and secretive bluethroat takes its name from the bright blue…
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Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)
The brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) is a medium-sized finch with attractive orange plumage on…
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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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Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
The stocky bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) has a stubby bill , a black face and cap, a white bar on…
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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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Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)
The male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a game bird, and the largest member of the grouse family…
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Carrion crow (Corvus corone)
The carrion crow (Corvus corone) was, until recently, considered to be a race of the same species as…
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Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)
The chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is one of the best-known and most common of all British birds…
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Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax)
A member of the crow family, the chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) is glossy black in colour, with a…
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Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus)
The cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus) is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a…
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Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Information on the collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is currently being researched and written…
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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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Common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
Information on the common chiffchaff is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Common crane (Grus grus)
The most widely distributed of all cranes , the common crane is a large and impressive waterbird…
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Common crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
Although it is not a bird that many people see very often, the common crossbill (Loxia…
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Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Information on the common eider is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Common grasshopper-warbler (Locustella naevia)
Information on the common grasshopper-warbler is currently being researched and written and will…
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Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant…
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Common gull (Larus canus)
The name common gull (Larus canus) is rather misleading, as this gull is not all that common . It is…
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Common loon (Gavia immer)
Information on the common loon is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Common merganser (Mergus merganser)
Also known as the goosander, the common merganser (Mergus merganser) is a large, slender diving duck…
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Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most…
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Common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)
Although rather indistinct in appearance, the common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is greatly…
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Common pigeon (Columba livia)
Information on the common pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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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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Common redshank (Tringa totanus)
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Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
A slim, striking bird, the common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) has a distinctive bright…
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Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius…
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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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Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively…
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Common scoter (Melanitta nigra)
The name Melanitta comes derives from the Greek for 'black duck' . The male common scoter (Melanitta…
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Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)
Information on the common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is currently being researched and written and…
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Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being…
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Common stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
Information on the common stonechat is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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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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Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a…
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Coot (Fulica atra)
The coot (Fulica atra), Britain's largest rail species , is a plump water bird; it has a greyish…
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Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
The cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), a large water bird, has a long neck, giving it something of a…
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Corn bunting (Miliaria calandra)
The prolonged song of the male corn bunting, resembling nothing so much as the jangling of a bunch…
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Corncrake (Crex crex)
Male and female corncrakes (Crex crex) are very similar in appearance; both have light…
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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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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly…
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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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Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata)
Information on the Dartford warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)
The dipper (Cinclus cinclus) is a dumpy aquatic bird with a short tail . Adults have dark…
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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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Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a common bird of gardens, woods and parks, familiar to many…
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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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Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus)
Information on the Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus) is currently being researched and…
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Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus)
With its bright yellow plumage, the Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is an incredibly…
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long…
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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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Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Information on the Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus) is being researched and written and will…
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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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Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
The distinctively spatulate bill of the Eurasian spoonbill lends this tall, pure white waterbird a…
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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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European bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
The European bee-eater is an incredibly colourful bird with an unmistakable appearance. In breeding…
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European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
Contrary to its name, the European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is not related to other species…
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European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a familiar bird in both urban and rural areas , may at…
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European storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)
A diminutive seabird with a streamlined body and large, elongated wings, the European storm-petrel…
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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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Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and…
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Garden warbler (Sylvia borin)
Information on the garden warbler (Sylvia borin) is currently being researched and written and will…