Species that live in a habitat similar to the Kestrel Results 1 - 20
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Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour, with a ...  More  18 Images  8 Videos
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Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.)
Brambles form a complex group known as Rubus fruticosus agg. (short for aggregate), containing around 320 individual ‘species’ kno...  More  12 Images  0 Videos
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Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
The woodpigeon is the largest and most common of Britain's doves and pigeons. It is grey in colour with a dusky pink breast and a ...  More  20 Images  6 Videos
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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 'str...  More  8 Images  1 Video
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Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
The ‘spreading chestnut tree’, a common sight on village greens and alongside housing developments, is not actually native to Brit...  More  21 Images  0 Videos
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
The foxglove is a familiar tall herb that produces 20-80 nodding flowers on a long spike, known as a raceme(2). The tube-like flow...  More  6 Images  3 Videos
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Silver-studded blue (Plebeius argus)
Males are deep blue with a dark border and white fringe, and can be distinguished from other blue butterflies by the presence of a...  More  13 Images  3 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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Hooded crow (Corvus cornix)
The hooded crow, or 'hoodie' is now recognised as a different species to the carrion crow (Corvus corone). Both are around the sam...  More  12 Images  3 Videos
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Linnet (Carduelis cannabina)
Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the linnet is an attractive finch, which was highly sought after as a cage bird in the 19th centu...  More  15 Images  6 Videos
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Nail fungus (Poronia punctata)
This rare fungus, found on the dung of ponies and horses, takes its name from the resemblance of the fruiting bodies to nails. The...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy tail, which i...  More  23 Images  7 Videos
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Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia)
The adult emperor moth is a spectacular insect. Males have a complex pattern of grey, dark brown and orange markings on their uppe...  More  24 Images  0 Videos
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Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
The pheasant was introduced to Britain by the Romans and Normans; further introductions of various races (or 'subspecies') have be...  More  19 Images  5 Videos
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Dingy mocha moth (Cyclophora pendularia)
The common name 'mocha' refers to mocha stone, an agate with a beautiful moss-like patterning of crystals. The Dingy Mocha is fine...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Red-tipped cudweed (Filago lutescens)
Red-tipped cudweed is an upright plant, with a grey-green, branched stem. The leaves are spear-shaped and have fine yellowish hair...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades ...  More  31 Images  12 Videos
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Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich chocolate-r...  More  9 Images  3 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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