Before we look at our list of 26 common British birds and how to identify them, here are the answers to some common garden bird questions, including the most common and rare British birds ...

In winter, their numbers are boosted by migrating starlings from northern Europe. Their plumage has a glossy purple and green sheen, but they can be confused with blackbirds (Turdus merula), another ...

Find out about common garden bird species you're likely to spot this spring and summer and what they may ... Two species of woodpecker can be seen in British gardens, the greater spotted woodpecker ...

I am proud to own the 5 volumes of The Handbook of British Birds of which Harry Witherby was editor and co-author. In 1941 when published it was unrivalled for scientific accuracy and excellent ...

Several common birds stay in British gardens over the winter, choosing to fight it out for dwindling food supplies rather than fly south to warmer climes. Robins, a Christmas favourite ...

Gardeners are being urged to put food out for blackbirds, as a new virus could put them under threat. Blackbirds are one of the most common British birds, with estimates of around six million breeding ...

Maria said: “In winter, food may become scarce for birds in the UK. Many insects, which are the primary food source for common British birds such as robins, blue tits, and sparrows, become less ...

Robins are a common sight in British gardens all year round but they can struggle to find food during the colder months, so ...

Though they are not native to the UK, ring-necked parakeets are now so numerous here that they qualify as a common British bird. So how did this happen? Tales of how parakeets arrived in the UK ...

Many insects, which are the primary food source for common British birds such as robins, blue tits, and sparrows, become less active during colder months. “To help them out, consider putting out bird ...

After the birds are caught, their details - including weight, age and sex - are recorded before they are set free The sites are part of a huge national scheme run by the British Trust for Ornithology.