Species that live in a habitat similar to the Great bustard Results 1 - 20
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Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious differences include the hare's longer, ...  More  18 Images  5 Videos
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Dor beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius)
The dor beetle, for many people, is the archetypal ‘beetle’. It has the classic beetle shape and colouration, being oval in shape ...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Cranefly (Tipula paludosa)
This species of cranefly, or daddy-long-legs is one of the most common craneflies in Britain. The larvae, known as 'leatherjackets...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum)
The common carder bumblebee is the only common bumblebee to have a completely ginger thorax. Although the abdomen also tends to b...  More  9 Images  0 Videos
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Common cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
This common, large beetle often crashes into lighted windows at night during early summer. It is a familiar beetle that belongs to...  More  12 Images  0 Videos
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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate breeding r...  More  20 Images  0 Videos
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Stone curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)
The specific name Oedicnemus derives from the Greek for 'swollen shinned', these birds are also known as 'thick knees' due to thei...  More  14 Images  10 Videos
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Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)
Marsh marigold, also known as kingcup, is believed to be one of Britain’s most ancient native plants. It may have been growing her...  More  9 Images  0 Videos
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Greater plantain (Plantago major)
Greater plantain Plantago major is a familiar plant that forms a rosette of dark green leaves that lie close to the ground. The fl...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
This common plantain has dark green, narrow lance-shaped leaves that form rosettes. The deep veins visible on the leaves have earn...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)
The meadow brown is a common butterfly. It is dark brown in colour with an eye-spot on each forewing. Females can be distinguished...  More  9 Images  0 Videos
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Beaked beardless moss (Weissia rostellata)
Beaked beardless moss is a small moss that grows in tufts on damp soil and drying mud...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae stephensi)
The six-spot burnet is a brightly coloured day-flying moth. Its bright colours warn potential predators that it is poisonous. The ...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail. The...  More  34 Images  0 Videos
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden yellow bar on the oth...  More  14 Images  0 Videos
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Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
The lapwing is a familiar wader of open farmland. It has a striking appearance, with its black and white plumage, iridescent green...  More  21 Images  0 Videos
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Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of dis...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Field cow-wheat (Melampyrum arvense)
This colourful endangered plant has pale green, toothed and narrow leaves that grow on opposite sides of the stem. The flowers gr...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of antlers, and it...  More  36 Images  1 Video
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