Hazel Hen (Tetrastes bonasia)

Hazel Hen Bird Habitat Mixed woods with thickets and groundcover of blueberries and cranberries are the home of the hazel hen. In central Europe, its distribution is somewhat local, but…

Black Grouse Bird Habitat The black grouse inhabits northern, eastern and central Europe, nesting also in England. It is most abundant in the arctic tundra, but occurs also in marshland…

Capercaillie Bird Information & Facts Largest of the European grouse, the capercaillie, frequents woodlands, mostly conifer forests with dense undergrowth, in the mountains and hill country. Length: Male — 94…

Merlin Bird's Habitat Northern Europe, England, Ireland and Iceland are the home of the merlin bird, smallest of European falcons.  The inhabitants of northern Europe generally migrate south to spend…

Hobby Bird's Habitat The hobby, one of the swiftest of all birds, makes its home in light open woodland, field groves and at the edges of deeper forests throughout most…

Peregrine Falcon (Falco Peregrinus) Bird Information & Facts Often a falcon can be seen circling a church spire, snatching suddenly at one of the hundreds of wild pigeons that are…

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) Bird Information & Facts This large bird of prey, common buzzard, is one of the most common raptors of Europe, where it is absent only in the…

Goshawk Bird Habit The goshawk bird makes its home in woods near fields and meadows, in both lowland or mountainous country. It is distributed throughout Europe, but does not nest…

Sparrow hawk bird information and facts The sparrow hawk, the most common bird of prey, is found throughout Europe. It frequents smaller forests and field groves. Length: 28 to 38…

Honey buzzards Bird Information & Facts Honey Buzzard male and female bird have like coloration; often they show marked variation. Size: 55cm Wing Span:  120 to 126 cm Voice: A high…