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The Greylag goose is the largest grey goose from the Anser genus of the Anatidae family of waterbirds. A stout, robust and heavyweight bird, the Greylag goose is the closest wild relative and ancestor ...

The European storm petrel is a small seabird that spends much of its life feeding on fish over open waters, only coming into land to roost overnight and to breed. The species is traditionally ...

One of the hundred and twenty species of corvidae, this is an extremely intelligent bird often observed using tools. Predominantly resident year-round, small populations in the far north migrate south ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

One of the UK’s most abundant woodland birds, the Great Tit is a common and colourful visitor to garden bird feeders. The Great Tit is a small bird with a black head and a prominent white cheek patch.

What do Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers look like? The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a small pied bird with a straight, black bill. Unmistakeably a woodpecker, they are tiny compared to the other UK ...

A symbol of speed and power, the Peregrine Falcon is the most widespread species in the Falconidae family. Known to reach speeds of roughly 200 miles per hour and tackle prey much bigger than ...

Each bird family carries a unique tale of evolution, habitat, and behavior. From the majestic raptors to the enchanting songbirds, discover each family in our in-depth guides below to start learning ...

The Great Black-backed Gull is the world’s largest gull and one formidable seabird. This impressive species lives and breeds along Northern Hemisphere shores on both sides of the Atlantic. The Great ...

Anyone who has taken a few moments to watch birds feeding in a yard, swimming on a lake or soaring overhead will have noticed the remarkable diversity in bird behavior and how birds are adapted to ...

Aquatic warblers are rare and temporary migrants to parts of southern England each autumn, en-route from their breeding grounds in Poland, Ukraine and Belarus to their winter territories in West ...