Birds A-Z | Bird Guides - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBSpring is in the air and birds are on the move. But some, just like us, start going one way and end up somewhere complet... The Nightjar. The enigma. The legend. These almost mythical birds arrive from Africa every summer to raise their young. Browse our UK bird guide by name. See birds alphabetised by name and family, A-Z in this handy guide.
Bird Migration Facts and Information - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBBirds can get lost, despite their navigation skills. Youngsters on their first journey south can easily go astray, especially if they meet bad weather. Collision course. Tall man-made objects can be deadly to migrating birds. Skyscrapers with reflective glass walls are among the worst for migrating land birds.
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Puffin Bird Facts | Fratercula Arctica - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBDiet Fish, especially sandeels. Feather Grey, Black, White. Leg Orange. Length 26-29cm. Habitats Marine and Intertidal. UK breeding birds 580,000 pairs. Weight 320-480g. Wingspan 47-63cm. An unmistakable bird with its black back and white underparts, and distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and a tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill.
Cuckoo Bird Facts | Cuculus Canorus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBThe Cuckoo is a dove-sized bird with a blue-grey back, head and chest, and stripey black and white belly. Its sleek body, long tail and pointed wings gives it an appearance not unlike Kestrels or Sparrowhawks. Cuckoos are summer visitors and known for being brood parasites. This means that, instead of building their own nest, the females lay ...
Common Raven Bird Facts | Corvus Corax - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBDiet Carrion, mammals, birds and eggs, insects and other invertebrates. Feather Blue, Black. Leg Black. Length 60-68cm. Habitats Woodland, Upland, Urban and Suburban, Marine and Intertidal, Farmland. UK breeding birds 7,400 pairs. Weight 800-1,500g. Wingspan 120-150cm. The common raven is a big black bird, a member of the crow family.
Starling Bird Facts | Sturnus Vulgaris - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBSmaller than Blackbirds, Starlings have a short tail, pointed head and triangular wings. In their breeding plumage, they look black at a distance. When seen closer, they are very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens. Their feathers are also flecked with white and this is especially noticeable in their winter plumage, which is more brown ...
Magpie Bird Facts | Pica Pica - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBWith its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there's nothing else quite like the Magpie in the UK. When seen close-up, its black plumage reveals a purplish-blue iridescent sheen to the wing feathers and a green gloss to the tail. Magpies seem to be jacks of all trades – scavengers, predators and pest-destroyers.
Wood Pigeon Bird Facts | Columba Palumbus - The RSPB Wildlife …
WEBLength 40-42cm. Habitats Woodland, Urban and Suburban, Farmland, Grassland. UK breeding birds 5,150,000 pairs. Weight 480-550g. Wingspan 75-80cm. Wood pigeons are our largest and commonest pigeon. They have small, round, grey heads, white neck patches, a pink breast, and greyish bodies. Find out more.
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WEBVisit our species pages for more information. You can report a wildlife crime by contacting our Investigations team through the online reporting form. If you need further help contact the Wildlife Team by: Email: [email protected]. Call us: 01767 693690 (9:30-16:30, Monday to Friday)