A complete guide to the different types of birds, with pictures and facts.
This page is for everyone interested in knowing a bit more about birds – from budding ornithologists, to those who just want to discover more about bird life from all around the world.
Scroll down for an alphabetical list of many different types of birds from all around the world. You can click on any of the photos in the index section to find out more about a particular type of bird.
A bird is a vertebrate animal belonging to the class Aves. A bird has feathers, wings and a toothless beak, and most birds can fly. All birds are descended from dinosaurs, and today, most biologists consider birds to be dinosaurs. The term ‘avian dinosaurs’ can be used to differentiate birds from other dinosaurs.
When it comes to good quality British bird books, the aspiring birdwatcher is spoilt for choice; a number of excellent publications are available, any of which would be suitable for a birder in any stage of his or her career.
On this page we take a look at some of the best British bird books, and offer our suggestions as to which one we’d chose to put in our backpack the next time we go birding…
This list of the birds of Britain contains pictures and facts on a number of well-known British species. This page is the second part of our look at birds of the British Isles.
On this page you’ll find a list of 25 common British birds with pictures and facts on each species. We’ve included not only garden birds, but also species found in woodlands, cities and coastal regions, giving you a useful introduction to British bird species.
We think that everyone in Britain should be able to identify most – if not all – of the birds on this list!
As you read through the list make a note of how many of these common British birds you can identify. Let us know how you did in the comments at the bottom of the page!
Many of these birds can also be found in other parts of the world. If you don’t live in Britain, comment to let us know where you’re from and which of these species can also be found in your country!
When you know all of the birds on both lists you can consider yourself to be a true British bird expert!
Want to be a bird expert? Test your knowledge of over 230 British birds with our awesome FREE Bird Quiz App!
Penguins: types, identification, where found & conservation status. List of all types of penguins with pictures and facts.
Birds are well-known for having good eyesight. Even before scientists began to examine bird vision, phrases such as ‘hawk-eyed’ were used to describe people who could see long distances. On this page, we’ll find out all about bird eyesight, and discover how birds see the world.
How intelligent are birds? A look at bird intelligence, with facts and examples of smart birds…
One of the things that distinguishes birds from all other types of animal is feathers. This page contains facts about bird feathers, and is part of our Bird Series.
