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. Here, you’ll find slightly lesser-known birds of Britain… how many do you know?
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!
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Przewalski’s horse facts, pictures and in-depth information. Przewalski’s horse is a wild horse that became extinct in the wild in the 1960’s. Today’s wild population is formed of the descendants of just 12 captive specimens.
California sea lion facts, pictures & information.
The California sea lion is a marine mammal found along the west coast of North America. A familiar animal from circuses and zoos, the species is known for its dog-like barking call, expert swimming ability and high intelligence.
Let’s find out more about this talented animal …
Yosemite toad facts, pictures and information.
Since the 1970’s the Yosemite toad population has undergone a sharp decline. The species was given endangered status by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) in 1996.
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Coelacanth facts, pictures and in-depth information.
Coelacanths are sometimes known as ‘living fossils’; animals that have changed little over millions of years. These ancient fish are more closely related to four-limbed vertebrates (including humans) than they are to many fishes.
For many years coelacanths were only known from fossils – it was thought that they had become extinct around 70 million years ago.
Incredibly, a living coelacanth was caught off the coast of South Africa in 1938 – in effect, bringing the coelacanths ‘back from the dead’. Since then, numerous other coelacanths have been caught and today two living species are recognized. One of these – the West Indian coelacanth – is rated ‘Critically Endangered’; it is thought that fewer than 500 survive.
Read on to find out more about these fascinating fish …
Despite the name, camel spiders are not spiders (and they’re obviously not camels!). In fact, camel spiders form an arachnid order all of their own, the Solifugae. Also known as wind scorpions and sun spiders, the Solifugae are found in desert habitats in many parts of the world.
Let’s find out more about these desert arachnids …
Monarch butterfly facts, pictures & information. The monarch butterfly’s annual migration is said to be one of the nature’s greatest spectacles …
Atlantic horseshoe crab facts, pictures, videos and in-depth information. When is a crab not a crab? When it is a horseshoe crab! These ancient animals are more closely related to animals such as scorpions and spiders than they are to ‘true’ crabs.
The Atlantic horseshoe crab is one of only four horseshoe crabs, and the only one found in North America. Let’s find out more about this fascinating marine invertebrate …
African amphibians list with pictures and facts. Discover the amazing amphibians of Africa.
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