British Birds

Common Gull

The common gull, scientifically called as the Larus Canus, is a medium sized bird, not too large like the herring gull and not too small as the black headed gull. This bird has a very flexible plumage, changing colours...

Collared Dove

The collared dove, also known by its scientific name of Streptopelia Decaocto, is a very tiny and slim dove, which has a characteristic feature of having a long tail. This elegant dove has a brownish-grey plumage with...

Coal Tit

The Coal Tit, scientifically known as a Periparus Ater, is the smallest among all the tits, with the sole distinguishable mark being a white patch situated on the nape of the bird. The upper portion of the coal tit is...

Chiffchaff

The Chiffchaff is a summer bird in Britain, and is a type of leaf warbler, very tiny. They come with the first batch of migrants to the country and are pleasant songbirds. During winter they fly to the Mediterranean and...

Chaffinch

The Chaffinch is one of the most common finch birds found today, characterised by the double white bars on its wings. These wing bars occur due to white patches found on the covert areas as well as the wing feathers...

Blue Jay:

Blue Jay:

The bird is named Cyanocitta Cristata scientifically but known by many other names locally. It belongs to the family of passerine birds and relates to the corvidae family, making it a native of North America. The bird...

Blackbird

Blackbird

Description The Common Blackbird or Turdus merula scientifically, commonly weighs 80 to 125 grams and is approximately 23 to 29 cm in length. The wingspan can reach form 35 – 38 cm. There are over 100 different types of...

Barn Owl

Barn Owl

Description Known as Tyto Alba scientifically, this stunning nocturnal creature glides silently across open fields next to wooded areas perching in tree limbs awaiting their prey. The barn owl can be characterized by...