The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
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Birds A-Z | Bird Guides - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
Browse our UK bird guide by name. See birds alphabetised by name and family, A-Z in this handy guide
Bird Migration Facts and Information - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
A bird's body tells it exactly when to migrate. Each year, at the same time, glands in its body release hormones into its system. Environmental cues, including the gradually changing day length as days get shorter in late summer and longer …
Swallow Bird Facts | Hirundo rustica - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
Glossy blue-black head and back, without the white rump seen on House Martins ; Pale, cream underside with a dark band on the chest ; Red throat ; Distinctive long, forked tail with thin streamers (juveniles don’t have streamers)
Contact Us - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
If you'd rather get in touch by post, you can reach us at our offices: UK Head Office RSPB The Lodge Potton Road Sandy SG19 2DL
Capercaillie Bird Facts | Tetrao Urogallus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
How to identify The Capercaillie is a huge woodland grouse – the large black males are unmistakable. They spend a lot of time feeding on the ground, but may also be found in trees, eating shoots and buds.
Buzzard Bird Facts | Buteo Buteo - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
From tiny Merlins to enormous White-tailed Eagles, the UK’s birds of prey come in all shapes and sizes. These masterful predators are a real treat to see, but they’re often super-fast and many species look quite similar, which can make identifying them a challenge.
Kingfisher Bird Facts | Alcedo Atthis - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
How to identify Kingfishers are small unmistakable bright blue and orange birds of slow-moving or still water. They fly rapidly, low over water, and hunt fish from riverside perches, occasionally hovering above the water's surface.
Crane Bird Facts | Grus Grus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
How to identify The Crane is a huge, graceful, mostly grey bird with long legs, a long neck and drooping, curved tail feathers. There's a small breeding population in Norfolk, a re-introduced population in Somerset and small numbers pass through Britain in spring and autumn.
Blackbirds | Facts about Male & Female Blackbirds - The RSPB …
While male blackbirds live up to their name, confusingly, females are actually brown, often with spots and streaks on their breasts. Find out more