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Read more about the article Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus)

Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus)

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Long Tailed Tit Characteristics Quick off the mark and 'twitchy', the long-tailed tit has evolved a tail that is actually longer than its body. As a matter of fact, among…

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Read more about the article Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)

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Scientific name: Turdus philomelos Family: Chats and Thrushes (Turdidae) Wingspan: 33 - 36cm (13 - 14") Diet: Mainly worms, snails and fruit Feed with: Suet pellets, sunflower seeds, suet coconut…

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Read more about the article Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

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Scientific name: Pyrrhula pyrrhula Family: Finches Wingspan: 22 - 29cm (9 - 12") Feed with: Sunflower hearts, sunflower seeds/mixes and peanuts Habitat: Bullfinches love woodland areas, hedgerows and orchards. Lifespan:…

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Read more about the article Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

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Scientific name: Cyanistes caeruleus Family: Paridae (Tits and chickadees) Wingspan: 17.5 - 20cm Diet: Mainly seeds and nuts Feed with: Sunflower hearts, sunflower seeds and peanuts Habitat: In most places,…

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Read more about the article Great Tit (Parus major)

Great Tit (Parus major)

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Scientific name: Parus major Family: Tits and Warblers Wingspan: 22 - 25cm (9 - 10") Diet: Mainly seeds, insects and nuts Feed with: peanuts, black sunflower seeds and mealworms Habitat: Great…

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Read more about the article Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

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Scientific name: Sitta europaea Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae) Wingspan: 20 - 25cm (8 - 10") Diet: Mainly insects, nuts and seed Feed with: Peanuts, sunflower hearts, and black sunflower seeds Habitat:…

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Read more about the article Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

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Scientific name: Fringilla coelebs Family: Finches (Fringillidae) Wingspan: 24.5 - 28.5cm (10 - 11 1/2") Diet: Mainly insects and seeds Feed with: Sunflower hearts & seeds Habitat: Chaffinches enjoy woodlands,…

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Read more about the article Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)

Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)

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Bullfinch Facts Scientific name: Pyrrhula pyrrhula Family: Finches Wingspan: 22 - 29cm (9 - 12") Diet: Mainly seeds (mixes) & sunflower hearts, insects for juveniles Feed with: Sunflower hearts, seed…

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Read more about the article Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

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This excellent and informative video on the goldcrest was created by BTO, the British Trust for Ornithology. You can see more of their videos here. Goldcrest Facts Scientific name: Regulus…

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Read more about the article Coal Tit (Periparus ater)

Coal Tit (Periparus ater)

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Scientific name: Periparus ater Family: Tits (Paridae) Wingspan: 17 - 21cm (7 - 8") Diet: Mainly seeds, nuts and insects Feed with: Sunflower hearts, sunflower seeds/mixes and peanuts Habitat: Coal…

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