Garden birds are probably the most common wild animals that you will see in your garden. There are many different species of garden birds that are a joy to watch.
Many of the garden birds that we see in our gardens are small cute birds, such as - robins, chaffinches, blue tits, and sparrows.
Medium-sized garden birds are also abundant, with medium-sized garden birds like starlings and blackbirds also being frequent visitors to our gardens.
Larger garden birds seem to be rarer in UK gardens. However, there are still quite a few beautiful larger birds that can be found in our gardens throughout the year.
Let's look at the top 7 largest birds found in UK gardens!
7 Collared Doves
Collared doves are beautiful birds. They are also a very peaceful bird.
These beautiful birds are commonly found in British gardens. They are one of the larger birds that are found in our gardens, but, are smaller than some of the birds that we find coming into our gardens.
They have light grey feather throughout their body. They also have a black line on their neck, which is probably where they get the named collared dove from. These birds also have beautiful beady eyes with white lines around them.
The length of a collared dove is estimated to be between 29 and 30 cm.
6 Jackdaws
Jackdaws are one of the most handsome members of the crow family.
They look similar to ravens and crows but are quite smaller. Jackdaws are also noticeably different from ravens and crows, this is because of the grey feathers that they have on their head, and their striking silver eyes. Their beautiful silver eyes are the most noticeable thing about jackdaws; their eyes instantly stand out at you.
Jackdaws are also a delightful bird that visits our gardens; they bring their own unique personality and character to our gardens, which makes them great to watch.
Jackdaws are estimated to be 34 cm in length.
5 Woodpigeons
Woodpigeons are one of the biggest birds that come into our gardens.
As their name suggests, these large birds are common in woodlands in the UK. But, they are not restricted to woodlands. They are found everywhere in the UK, apart from some parts of the Scottish highlands. It is common to see these birds in places like parks and gardens throughout the UK.
They have a very recognizable call, which sounds like a cooing. This beautiful and relaxing call is more frequently heard during spring and summer in the UK.
It is estimated that the length of the woodpigeon is between 40 and 42 cm.
4 Magpies
Magpies are one of the most recognizable birds that come into our gardens.
These stunning birds are recognizable due to their beautiful black, white, blue, and purple feathers. Magpies are a member of the crow family, alongside jackdaws. Magpies are a bit bigger than jackdaws though.
You can also identify magpies with the sounds and calls they make, as the sounds and calls that magpies make are very unique to them and instantly recognizable.
The length of a magpie is estimated to be between 44 to 46 cm.
3 Rooks
Rooks are one of the largest birds that you will find in the garden.
These handsome birds are a member of the crow family. They are very similar in appearance to other members of the crow family; especially crows. However, there are subtle differences that can help you tell them apart from other crow species.
Rooks have a slightly lighter beak than crows; they also have a slightly greyish part at the top of their beak which crows don't have. Both rooks and crows are similar in size, however, rooks are slightly smaller than their crow cousins.
It is estimated that the length of a rook is between 44 to 46 cm.
2 Crows
Crows are one of the most stylish birds that come into our garden; with their sleek black feathers and their beautiful beady eyes, crows are a handsome bird.
They are part of the same family as jackdaws and magpies (two birds that we have already had on this list). The crow family also includes several other species of birds. These handsome birds are also instantly recognizable, but shouldn't be confused with other species in the crow family, such as rooks and ravens.
Crows are less common in the garden than other species of birds on this list, but they are still common to find in gardens across the UK.
It is estimated that the length of a crow is 48 to 52 cm.
1 Ravens
There can be other bigger birds that come into other people's gardens, such as herons, or birds of prey, but they aren't common in UK gardens.
Ravens seem to be the most common of the bigger birds that come into UK gardens. They are found in most places in the UK, but they are not found in a big part of the east of the UK. Ravens are found all year round in the UK.
These beautiful birds are not just found in gardens, they are also a very adaptable bird which is found in several different ecosystems. These ecosystems include woodlands, marine ecosystems, and farmlands.
Ravens look like other members of the crow family - especially rooks and crows. However, they are also different, as they are noticeably bigger than the other crow species. These birds are the largest member of the crow family.
It is estimated that the length of ravens is between 60 to 68 cm.
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