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Carrion Crow Vs Hooded Crow: Key Differences Explained

Carrion Crow Vs Hooded Crow: Key Differences Explained

The Carrion Crow  (Corvus corone) and the Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) are both members of the corvid family and look...
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Kestrel Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Kestrel Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Kestrels are a fairly common sight in the UK especially alongside roads in rural areas. They hover high in the...
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Kestrel Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Kestrel Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

The Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), or Common Kestrel, European Kestrel, Eurasian Kestrel or Old World Kestrel, as it is also known,...
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Buzzard Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Buzzard Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Buzzards are fairly common birds of prey in the UK and have large rounded wings and a relatively short tail....
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Buzzard Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Buzzard Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

The Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium to large bird of prey which is commonly seen all across the UK....
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Buzzard Vs Kestrel: Key Differences Explained

Buzzard Vs Kestrel: Key Differences Explained

When seen from a distance, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a Buzzard (Buteo buteo) and a...
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Robin Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Robin Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

The Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a familiar sight in the UK and can be seen in woodlands, farmlands, heathlands, as...
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Redwing Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Redwing Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Redwings, one of the UK’s smallest thrush species, are easy to identify by the creamy-white mark above their eyes which...
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Robin Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Robin Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Robins (Erithacus rubecula), or European Robins as they are also known, are a familiar sight all across the UK. Easily...
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Fieldfare Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Fieldfare Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Fieldfares are medium-sized thrushes, with a diet that changes with the seasons. This, along with their size, plays a key...
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Bullfinch Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Bullfinch Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

The Bullfinch is a relatively common bird found all across the UK. With the familiar red breast and black cap...
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Bullfinch Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Bullfinch Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

The Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) also known as the Eurasian Bullfinch or Common Bullfinch is a small passerine bird and member...
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Fieldfare Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Fieldfare Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Fieldfares are recognised for their lively and social behaviour, often forming large flocks of hundreds during winter as they travel...
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Bullfinch Vs Robin: Key Differences Explained

Bullfinch Vs Robin: Key Differences Explained

The Bullfinch and the Robin are both beautiful songbirds commonly found all across the UK and mainland Europe. Almost everyone...
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Brent Goose Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Brent Goose Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

The Brent Goose is mainly found in coastal areas due to its preference for eel grass and seaweed as a...
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Egyptian Goose Vs Canada Goose: Key Differences Explained

Egyptian Goose Vs Canada Goose: Key Differences Explained

The Egyptian Goose and the Canada Goose might look similar at first glance, as both are large waterfowl. However, there...
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Eider Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Eider Diet and Size: Feeding Habits, Predators, and Measurements

Eiders are well-known for their size and striking looks, but their feeding habits are equally interesting. With their ability to...
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Brent Goose Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Brent Goose Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

The Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) is a common wintering bird in the UK. Brent Geese are the smallest of all...
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Brent Goose Vs Canada Goose: Key Differences Explained

Brent Goose Vs Canada Goose: Key Differences Explained

There are many species of birds that can be seen at different times of the year in the UK. Two...
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Eider Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

Eider Life Cycle: Nest Building To Fledging (and everything in between)

One of the UK’s largest ducks, the Eider is also known for its impressive speed when flying and its unique...
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