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Browse our UK bird guide by name. See birds alphabetised by name and family, A-Z in this handy guide.
- Ostriches (Struthioniformes) Ostriches are the giants among our feathered friends, weighing 220 to 350 pounds. They have the largest eyes of any mammal on earth regarding their body ratio and lay the biggest eggs of any type of bird.
- Rheas (Rheiformes) Rheas look like ostriches and are even called South American ostriches. This omnivorous bird type weighs up to 50 pounds, making them the largest South American bird where they are native.
- Kiwis (Apterygiformes) Another flightless type of bird is the New Zealand national bird called a kiwi. These birds are special enough for New Zealanders to be called kiwis.
- Tinamous (Tinamiformes) Tinamous fall into the Palaeognathae types of birds, but they can fly partially, unlike their ostrich, rhea, and kiwi friends.
- Blackbird
- Blue Tit
- Great Tit
- Goldfinch
- Robin
- Starling
- Wren
- Long-Tailed Tit
- Greenfinch
- Chaffinch
The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a ubiquitous, medium-sized garden bird in the UK. Males are black with a contrasting orange bill, while females are brown with a brown bill. Blackbirds visit our gardens throughout the year, and their sweet song often rings out at the break of dawn. Common Blackbirds feed predominantly on insects but also eat...
The Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a colourful little bird with bright blue, white, yellow, black, and green shades. This widespread species is a common visitor to gardens where they actively forage for caterpillars and small insects. These lovely birds will visit bird feeders where seeds, nuts, and fat balls are provided. You can even ...
The Great Tit (Parus major) is yet another bold and colourful garden species familiar to many British and Irish birdwatchers. These non-migratory songbirds regularly visit bird feeders where they can be rambunctious and even downright aggressive towards other garden birds. The Great Tit is similar in appearance to the Blue Titbut has a black (rathe...
The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a welcome sight wherever they turn up. These bold and bright little seedeaters are easily identified by their scarlet, white, and black faces and contrasting black and yellow wing feathers. European Goldfinches are specially adapted to feedon fine seeds like thistle, and thankfully, they will happily ...
The Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a beloved UK garden bird that needs little introduction. These bed-breasted songsters are common in gardens throughout the country. Robins are generally unobtrusive, although they can become very confiding. Despite their sweet looks and voices, Robins are highly territorial, which explains why you’re most likely to...
The Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a common and conspicuous garden bird across the United Kingdom. These intelligent and wary birds are most beautiful in the breeding season when their plumage takes on an oily sheen and reflects green and purple shades in good light. Starlings feedprimarily on insects, although they will readily visit bird feeding ...
The Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a tiny, non-descript insect-eating bird that is very common in gardens throughout the United Kingdom. In fact, Wrens are the UK’s most common bird species, with an estimated population of over eight million pairs! Wrens are active little birds that forage for insects in the undergrowth. They will occasionally f...
The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) is a unique little garden bird with some rather distinctive features. Its tail is about the same length as its body, which is small and round. These birds have large heads without discernible necks and tiny black bills. Long-tailed Tits visit a variety of habitats, and groups of up to twenty individuals may...
The Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is a regular garden visitor and a welcome sight at the bird table. Males are greenish with bright yellow wing patches, whereas females are less colourful. Greenfinches are commonly associated with humans and are quick to take advantage of a free meal. Their decline resulted from the spread of a parasite-caused disea...
Chaffinches (Fringilla coelebs) are one of the most abundant birds across the UK and Ireland, so it should come as no surprise that they are extremely common visitors to gardens. They can be spotted year-round, where they tend to prefer feeding under bird tables instead of on them for seeds that have made their way onto the floor. Male Chaffinches ...
The official list of British birds held by the British Ornithologists’ Union currently contains 628 species. These bird identification guides provide information about over 250 of the most common British birds including garden birds, birds of prey, shorebirds and waterfowl.
The one thing that’s certain is that watching birds is a great way to connect with nature and have good times outside. It’s always fun to look and appreciate the many shapes and colours. On this page you’ll find pictures of different birds and their names.
Apr 17, 2024 · Hang this on a tree in the garden or nearby perch, and you'll have them flocking to you in no time. There's a huge range British birds to see, whether in your garden or out and about. Here we go through 25 of the most common yet beautiful British birds.
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From the iconic robin with its red breast to the charming blue tit and the striking goldfinch, there is a diverse array of bird ...
