Common birds

Water Pipit Bird Inhabit The water pipit inhabits barren rocky locations with screes in high mountains above the tree line. It prefers large spaces with a great many scattered boulders…

Redpoll Birds Information & Facts The redpoll is primarily a bird of the arctic tundra, from where it invades central and southern Europe in large numbers every autumn. Redpoll bird…

Rock Thrush Bird Information & Facts Southern Europe and the warmest parts of central Europe are the home of the rock thrush. Length: 19 cm. The female is spotted brown…

Ring Ouzel Bird Information & Facts The mountain areas on the west coast of Scandinavia, England, Ireland, the Alps, Pyrenees and Carpathians are the home of the ring ouzel. Length:…

Great Spotted Woodpecker Bird Introduction All of Europe, except Ireland and the most northern areas, provides a home for one of the most abundant of woodpeckers — the great spotted…

Black Woodpecker Bird Information & Facts Early in spring, often as early as March, woodlands with old pine trees or beeches echo to the loud drumming sound of the black…

Green Woodpecker Bird Information & Facts The whole of Europe, except northern Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland and Iceland, is home to the green woodpecker. Length: 32 cm. The female lacks the…

European Roller Bird Information & Facts The European Roller, a most attractively coloured bird, may be seen in open locations with old trees, in light deciduous woods, or in rows…

European Nightjar Bird Information & Facts The European nightjar returns from its winter haven in eastern and southern Africa in late April or in May. Length: 27 cm. The female…

Common Cuckoo Bird Information & Facts As early as the middle of April, one may hear the familiar melodious call of the male common cuckoo, returned to his breeding grounds…