Robin
Description: The robin is a small, plump bird known for its iconic red-orange breast, contrasting with its brownish-gray upperparts.
Species name: Erithacus rubecula
Habitat: Robins are highly adaptable and can be found in a wide range of habitats, including woodlands, gardens, parks, hedgerows, and farmland.
Size: 12.5 to 14 centimeters
Diet: Robins have a varied diet consisting of mainly insects but also fruits. They feed on earthworms, spiders, beetles, and caterpillars. In winter, when insects are scarce, they rely more on fruits, berries, and seeds.
Great Tit
Description: The great tit has a distinctive black head and neck, white cheeks, and a yellow breast. Its wings and back are olive-green in color, and it features a black stripe down its yellow belly.
Species name: Parus major
Habitat: Great tits are highly adaptable and can be found in woodlands, gardens, parks, hedgerows, and even urban areas.
Size: 13 to 14 centimeters
Population: One of the most widespread and abundant bird species
Diet: Insects, spiders, seeds, berries, and fruits. During the breeding season, they rely heavily on caterpillars and other invertebrates to feed their young.
Blue Tit
Description: The blue tit has a blue crown and wings, a yellow breast, and a white face with a dark line running through the eye.
Species name: Cyanistes caeruleus
Habitat: Blue tits are adaptable birds that can be found in various habitats, including woodlands, gardens, parks, and hedgerows.
Size: 11 to 12 centimeters
Population: Blue tits are one of the most abundant and widespread bird species in the United Kingdom.
Diet: Blue tits have a varied diet consisting of insects, caterpillars, spiders, seeds, berries, and occasionally small fruits.
Long Tailed Tit
Description: Adorable and small, the long-tailed tit has a distinctive pinkish hue with a white belly and a strikingly long tail, nearly the length of its body.
Species name: Aegithalos caudatus
Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and parks across the United Kingdom, favoring areas with dense vegetation.
Size: Approximately 13 cm in length, with a wingspan of about 18-20 cm.
Population: Widespread with stable populations, the long-tailed tit is a familiar sight in many British gardens.
Diet: Active insectivores, long-tailed tits feed on insects, spiders, and small invertebrates, supplementing their diet with seeds and berries during colder months.
Greenfinch
Description: The greenfinch has vibrant green plumage, a sturdy build, with a short tail and a conical beak. The male greenfinch features a distinctive yellow patch on its wings.
Species name: Chloris chloris
Habitat: Greenfinches are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, gardens, parks, and hedgerows.
Size: 15 centimeters
Population: Widespread, but their population is declining due to factors such as disease outbreaks, habitat loss, and changes in food availability.
Diet: Greenfinches primarily feed on seeds, particularly those from trees such as sunflower, thistle, and conifer species.
Goldfinch
Description: The goldfinch is a beautiful and colorful- it boasts a striking combination of bright yellow and black wings, with a red face and a yellow patch on its black wings.
Species name: Carduelis carduelis
Habitat: Goldfinches can be found in a variety of habitats, but they are often attracted to areas with abundant sources of seeds, such as thistle and other flowering plants.
Size: 12 to 13 centimeters
Population: Goldfinches have a stable and healthy population.
Diet: Goldfinches have a specialized diet primarily consisting of seeds. They are particularly fond of thistle seeds but also consume seeds from other plants such as dandelions and teasels.
House Sparrow
Description: The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a small and plump bird with a short tail, and a conical beak. The male house sparrow features a distinctive black bib on its chest, brown cheeks and a grey cap. The female is similar.
Species name: Passer domesticus
Habitat: They have a strong association with human settlements, often nesting in cavities and man-made structures.
Size: 14 centimeters
Population: House sparrows have historically been one of the most abundant and widespread bird species in the United Kingdom. However, in recent years, their population has experienced a decline.
Diet: Their diet consists of insects, caterpillars, spiders, seeds, grains, and scraps of food.
Chaffinch
Description: Colorful songbird with a blue-gray crown, pink breast, and white wing bars; males have a distinctive song.
Species name: Fringilla coelebs
Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, gardens, parks, and farmlands throughout the United Kingdom.
Size: Approximately 14 cm in length, with a wingspan of about 24-28 cm.
Population: Abundant and widespread; chaffinches are one of the most common garden birds in the UK.
Diet: Primarily seed-eaters, chaffinches consume a variety of seeds, fruits, and insects.
Starling
Description: The starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a medium-sized bird with iridescent feathers that shimmer with shades of green, purple, and black with speckled during the breeding season.
Species name: Sturnus vulgaris
Habitat: They thrive in urban areas. They are often seen in large flocks called mumurations.
Size: 20 to 23 centimeters
Population: Mostly widespread, with some regional declines.
Diet: Anything and everything!
Blackbird
Description: The blackbird boasts glossy black plumage with a bright yellow beak and eye-ring. Females are sooty brown. Males are known for their melodious song.
Species name: Turdus merula
Habitat: Gardens, woodlands, and parks, and urban areas throughout the United Kingdom.
Size: Approximately 24 cm in length, with a wingspan of about 34 cm.
Population: Abundant and widespread, the blackbird maintains stable populations across the UK.
Diet: As omnivores, blackbirds consume a varied diet, including insects, earthworms, fruits, berries, and seeds.
Jackdaw
Description: The jackdaw has sleek black plumage and striking gray nape.
Species name: Corvus monedula
Habitat: Jackdaws are highly adaptable birds, and their distribution spans across the United Kingdom.
Size: 34 to 39 centimeters
Population: Jackdaws are relatively common and widespread throughout the United Kingdom.
Diet:They consume a varied menu, including insects, small invertebrates, seeds, fruits, grains, and occasionally small vertebrates.
Woodpigeon
Description: A large and plump bird with a grayish-blue head, pinkish breast, and distinct white wing bars.
Species name: Columba palumbus
Habitat: Woodpigeons are widespread and commonly found in woodlands, gardens, parks, farmlands, and urban areas throughout the United Kingdom.
Size: Approximately 40 cm in length, with a wingspan of about 75-80 cm.
Population: Abundant and widely distributed, the woodpigeon is one of the most common bird species in the UK.
Diet: Herbivorous, woodpigeons primarily feed on seeds, grains, fruits, and vegetation.
Carrion Crow
Description: The carrion crow is a large black bird with a robust build and glossy plumage. It has a distinctively strong and curved black beak.
Species name: Corvus corone
Habitat: Carrion crows are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats across the United Kingdom, including woodlands, farmlands, moorlands, and urban areas.
Size: Approximately 47-52 cm in length, with a wingspan of about 84-100 cm.
Population: Carrion crows are common and widespread throughout the UK, with stable populations.
Diet: As opportunistic scavengers, carrion crows feed on a wide range of food sources, including carrion, insects, small vertebrates, eggs, fruits, and human leftovers.
