Species that live in a habitat similar to the Red-necked phalarope Results 1 - 20
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Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown or greyi...  More  22 Images  4 Videos
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Common duckweed (Lemna gibba)
This duckweed is one of Britain's most common small water plants, which forms familiar green mats covering stagnant water bodies. ...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful flight. After emergin...  More  13 Images  4 Videos
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Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis)
The great diving beetle is, as the name suggests, a large aquatic beetle. It is has a beautifully streamlined body shape and is da...  More  10 Images  6 Videos
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Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large and visible fourth tooth indica...  More  9 Images  8 Videos
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Coot (Fulica atra)
The coot, Britain's largest rail species, is a plump water bird; it has a greyish body, a black head, and a white bill, above whic...  More  21 Images  6 Videos
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This large goose ha...  More  21 Images  7 Videos
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Whirligig beetle (Gyrinus substriatus)
This small aquatic beetle is a metallic black colour with orange legs. They earn their common name from their habit of swimming in...  More  3 Images  4 Videos
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Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls have a chocolate-brown head in summer. In winter, this ...  More  22 Images  0 Videos
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Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kg . The comb...  More  36 Images  9 Videos
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Lesser silver water beetle (Hydrochara caraboides)
This beetle earns the name 'silver' from the bubbles of air that are trapped in the fine hairs on its underside. These hairs form ...  More  5 Images  1 Video
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Rudd (Scardinus erythrophthalmus)
This fish is often confused with the roach (Rutilus rutilus), as the two species are similar in appearance. In the rudd, the dorsa...  More  5 Images  1 Video
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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyl...  More  39 Images  5 Videos
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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron is the largest heron in Europe . It has a long neck, a strong, dagger-like bill and long yellow legs. In flight, th...  More  17 Images  11 Videos
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Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)
The yellow iris is a robust plant with beautiful bright yellow flowers. The roots and bulbs are thick and fleshy, and the narrow s...  More  8 Images  2 Videos
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Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell the natterjack ...  More  16 Images  4 Videos
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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 ...  More  24 Images  0 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 bir...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and female mallards...  More  31 Images  13 Videos
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Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
The Philippine crocodile is one of the most endangered freshwater crocodiles. It is small with a relatively broad snout and thick ...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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