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Read more about the article Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

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Starling Facts Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris Family: Starling (Sturnidae) Wingspan: 37 - 42cm (15 - 17") Diet: Mainly insects and fruit Feed with: Fat balls, seed mixes and peanuts Habitat:…

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Read more about the article Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)

Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)

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Scientific name: Columba palumbus Family: Pigeons and doves Wingspan: 20 - 25cm (4 1/2 - 6") Diet: Crops, cabbages, peas and grain; also shoots, seeds, nuts and berries. Feed with:…

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Read more about the article Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)

Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)

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Scientific name: Carduelis chloris Family: Finches and Buntings Wingspan: 25 - 28cm (10 - 11") Diet: Mainly seeds and insects Feed with: Black sunflower seeds, peanuts, niger seed, and other…

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Read more about the article Jay (Garrulus glandarius)

Jay (Garrulus glandarius)

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Scientific name: Garrulus glandarius Family: Crows (Corvidae) Wingspan: 52 - 58cm (21 - 23") Diet: Mainly seeds, nuts and insects; acorns primarily, but sometimes very small mammals Feed with: Sunflower…

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Read more about the article House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

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Scientific name: Passer domesticus Family: sparrow, wagtails, dunnocks Wingspan: 21 - 25cm (8 - 10") Diet: A diverse diet, they consume nuts, berries, peanuts, insects and suet Feed with: Sunflower…

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Read more about the article Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

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Robin Characteristics This cheerful little bird is best know for its orange breast, cheeks and throat, plump demeanor and and relatively small stature. Being an all-year-round bird, the robin is…

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Read more about the article Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris)

Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris)

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Scientific name: Poecile palustris Family: Tits (Paridae) Wingspan: 18 - 19cm (7 - 8") Diet: Mainly insects and seeds Feed with: Peanuts, seed and suet Habitat: Marsh Tits can be…

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Read more about the article Redpoll (Carduelis cabaret)

Redpoll (Carduelis cabaret)

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Redpoll Characteristics There are four different types of redpoll in the UK, the most common of which is the lesser redpoll. Our most common redpoll resident features a black and…

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Read more about the article Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

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Scientific name: Carduelis spinus Family: Finches (Fringillidae) Wingspan: 20 - 23cm (8 - 9") Diet: Mainly insects and seeds Feed with: Ideal food for the siskin includes peanuts, seeds and…

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Read more about the article Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

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Goldfinch video by Maurice Baker. Scientific name: Carduelis carduelis Family: Finches and Buntings Wingspan: 21 - 25cm (4 1/2") Diet: Mainly seeds and insects Feed with: Niger seed Habitat: Goldfinches…

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