Buzzard | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBThe Buzzard has shown a substantial eastward range expansion since the 1988-91 Atlas and is now an almost ubiquitous breeding bird in the UK (Balmer et al. 2013).For more than a decade it has been the most abundant UK raptor (Clements 2002).The increasing trend identified by the CBC relates especially to the spread of range into central and eastern Britain, where CBC was strongly represented.
Red Kite | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBRed Kite. The Red Kite was persecuted to the point of extinction in Britain, just about hanging on in Wales, but a late 20th century reintroduction programme has transformed the fortunes of this species. With centres of high population in the Chilterns, Wales, Yorkshire and eastern Scotland, Red Kites can be seen circling and drifting above ...
Woodpigeon | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBWoodpigeon. Columba palumbus (Linnaeus, 1758) WP WOODP 6700. Family: Columbiformes > Columbidae. The Woodpigeon is an attractive bird, all pinks and blue-greys, with a bright yellow eye and a red and yellow bill. This common bird can be seen throughout the UK, across a range of habitats. The breeding population is …
Sparrowhawk | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBBetween the 1970s and the mid 1990s, the CBC charted a steep increase in this species. Many former haunts especially in the Midlands and east of England were reoccupied between the first two atlas periods (Gibbons et al. 1993).The population stabilised from the mid 1990s, though BBS figures suggest a moderate decline has occurred in England over the last ten years.
The British List | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBBTO supports the taxonomic listing recommended by the British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) in its British List and use it in our work. We also use that list to create a bird species table of our own to help people access key parts of the British List and our own BirdFacts data. PLEASE NOTE: The table below is based on the BOU's 9th edition of ...
Robin | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBRobin. Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758) R. ROBIN 10990. Family: Passeriformes > Muscicapidae. The Robin's red breast and habit of living close to humankind makes it one of our most familiar birds. Robins are widely distributed in Britain & Ireland throughout the year, from Shetland to the Channel Islands, apart from on the highest mountain ...
Canada Goose | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBCanada Goose. This introduced species is now widespread across England and Wales, but has a somewhat patchy distribution in Scotland and is localised in Ireland. Native to North America, the Canada Goose was first introduced to Britain in the 17th century. UK numbers have more than doubled since 1984, the result of predator-free nesting sites ...
Starling | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBStarling. Sturnus vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758) SG STARL 15820. Family: Passeriformes > Sturnidae. The Starling is perhaps best known for its squabbling behaviour at bird feeders, and the huge flocks which form dancing murmurations during the winter. At close quarters, the dark-looking Starling is a colourful bird; its breeding plumage is ...
Skylark | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBSkylark. As one of our most celebrated birds, in literature, poetry, art and music, the Skylark hardly needs an introduction. The Skylark is one of 19 species that make up the UK Farmland Bird Indicator. As a group, these species are amongst our most declining birds, and Skylark numbers have fallen precipitously since the mid-1970s.
Nuthatch | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
WEBNuthatch. The Nuthatch is a charismatic inhabitant of woodland and an agile visitor to bird tables. A handsome bird with a similar shape and structure to a woodpecker. The Nuthatch has a slate grey back, black eye stripe, white cheeks and orange breast; it is possible to distinguish male birds by their contrasting dark rufous flanks.