Identifying birds. Identifying birds can be tricky – they’re often seen at a distance and rarely stay still for long! Here are some handy hints and tips on what to consider when you’re stumped by a bird’s identity.

Bird song identifier: 15 common bird sounds for beginners. Get to grips with the songs of some of the most common birds you’re likely to hear in your garden or local area.

It's easy to be part of Big Garden Birdwatch. Simply choose an hour between 26 and 28 January and count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony, or in your local park. Only count birds that land. Then tell us what you saw. Even if you saw nothing, it still counts.

Small birds, about the size of a Chaffinch ; Males and females look very different, juveniles look similar to females ; Males have a chestnut brown back with black markings, pale grey underparts and a black bib, which can vary in size.

Browse our UK bird guide by name. See birds alphabetised by name and family, A-Z in this handy guide

Get to know the UK’s thrushes, including the Fieldfares and Redwings that flock here for the winter. Redwings and Fieldfares are both species of thrush and in this feature, we take a look at these and other thrushes that are found in the UK. Read …

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How to identify The Wren is a tiny brown bird, although it's heavier and not as slim as the even smaller Goldcrest. It's almost round in shape with a fine bill, quite long legs and toes, very short round wings and a short, narrow tail, which is sometimes stuck up vertically.

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 …

Ravens usually mate for life and remain together in pairs throughout the year, defending their territories even in winter. They’re early breeders and build their stick and moss nests from mid-February on cliff ledges, in large trees, or sometimes on buildings or other structures like bridges.