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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Nice Names Of Birds photos

Check out these names of birds images:

Robin
names of birds

Image by Nottsexminer
Latin name
Erithacus rubecula

Family
Chats and thrushes (Turdidae)

Overview
The UK’s favourite bird – with its bright red breast it is familar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights.

Where to see them
Across the UK in woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Worms, seeds, fruits and insects.

Nuthatch
names of birds

Image by Nottsexminer
Latin name
Sitta europaea

Family
Nuthatches (Sittidae)

Overview
The nuthatch is a plump bird about the size of a great tit that resembles a small woodpecker. It is blue-grey above and whitish below, with chestnut on its sides and under its tail. It has a black stripe on its head, a long black pointed bill, and short legs. It breeds in central and southern England and in Wales, and is resident, with birds seldom travelling far from the woods where they hatch.

Where to see them
Best looked for in mature woods and established parkland in central and southern England and Wales, on the sides of tree trunks and underside of branches. Occasional sightings in Scotland.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Insects, hazel nuts, acorns, beechmast and other nuts and seed.



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