Bird of Britain and Ireland

Brent Goose Bird Information Brent goose bird is the smallest, darkest 'black' goose; predominantly estuarine species regularly found feeding amongst coastal fields.  Two subspecies occur: Pale-bellied B.b. hrota brown above…

Barnacle Goose Bird Information Barnacle Goose bird is a strikingly attractive 'black' goose; highly localized winter visitor, forming large flocks in favored areas. With back grey, barnacle goose has heavily…

Canada Goose Bird Information Canada Goose bird is the largest of the 'black' geese; about the same size as bulkier Greylag.  The bird is a familiar inhabitant of ponds, lakes,…

Greylag Goose Bird Information Greylag Goose bird is the largest and most frequently seen 'grey' goose; ancestor of most domestic geese. This bird has upperparts dark brown, closely barred buff.…

White-fronted Goose Bird Information White-fronted Goose bird is the most widespread of the 'greys geese; found in a variety of habitats throughout Britain and Ireland. This bird has a small…

Pink-footed Goose Bird Information Pink-footed Goose is a Small 'grey' goose. The bird is a highly localized winter visitor to Scotland and northern Britain. Pink-footed goose has a small dark…

Taiga Bean Goos Bird Information Taiga Bean Goose is a large, 'grey' goose with a dark neck and dark head. The bird favours damp grassland habitat. This bird has Upperparts…

Whooper Swan Bird Information Whooper Swan bird is a winter visitor forming medium-sized flocks, often in association with other swans. The bird's Neck usually held straight. Whooper Swan has a…

Bewick's Swan Bird Information Bewick's Swan is the smallest bird of the three swans; size most apparent in flight when faster wing beats and noisy calls resemble goose. The black…