Common Birds in Bristol

28 species matching this filter.

All birds in Bristol

Bristol's diverse mix of urban parks, woodland, river gorges and the Severn Estuary coastline supports a rich variety of birdlife throughout the year. With 28 commonly spotted species, birders can expect to encounter familiar favourites such as Blackbirds, Common Starlings, European Goldfinches and Eurasian Jays across the county's gardens, green spaces and waterways. Many of these species also feature in our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures), making Bristol an excellent place to get to know Britain's most widespread birds.

Goldcrest
GoldcrestSmallest · 8.5cm
to
European Herring Gull
European Herring GullLargest · 67cm
Ranges from the Goldcrest (8.5cm) to the European Herring Gull (67cm)19 families represented26 year-round residents

Showing 1–23 of 28 species

Blackbird

Blackbird

Turdus merulaLC

One of Bristol's most familiar residents, abundant in gardens, parks, and woodland year-round. Its melodious song is among the first heard at dawn.

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Blackcap

Blackcap

Sylvia atricapillaLC

A common resident found year-round in gardens, parks, and woodlands. Winter numbers are boosted by Continental migrants visiting berry-laden hedgerows.

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Blue Tit

Blue Tit

Cyanistes caeruleusLC

One of Bristol's most familiar garden birds, present year-round. A regular visitor to feeders and nest boxes across the city.

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Carrion Crow

Carrion Crow

Corvus coroneLC

A familiar common resident found in every habitat from city parks to farmland. Often seen foraging boldly on lawns and streets.

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Chiffchaff

Chiffchaff

Phylloscopus collybitaLC

A common resident heard year-round in parks and woodlands. Its repetitive two-note song is one of the earliest signs of spring.

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Coal Tit

Coal Tit

Periparus aterLC

A common resident visiting garden feeders year-round. Favours coniferous and mixed woodland but adapts well to parks.

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Common Starling

Common Starling

Sturnus vulgarisLC

A common resident, famous for spectacular winter murmurations over the city centre. Numbers are declining nationally despite local abundance.

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Common Swift

Common Swift

Apus apusLC

A common summer breeder, screaming over rooftops from May to August before departing for Africa in September.

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Dunnock

Dunnock

Prunella modularisLC

A common and unobtrusive resident of hedgerows and garden shrubberies. Often shuffles quietly beneath feeders across Bristol.

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Eurasian Jay

Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandariusLC

A common resident of woodlands and mature gardens. Often seen burying acorns in autumn across Bristol's parks and green corridors.

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Eurasian Wren

Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytesLC

One of Bristol's most common residents, found in virtually every garden and hedgerow. Its loud, explosive song belies its tiny size.

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European Goldfinch

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelisLC

A common and colourful resident, often seen in chattering flocks on teasel and thistle heads in parks, allotments, and waste ground.

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European Herring Gull

European Herring Gull

Larus argentatusLC

A common resident nesting on rooftops across the city. Noisy and conspicuous, especially around the harbourside and parks.

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European Robin

European Robin

Erithacus rubeculaLC

A beloved and common resident of gardens, parks, and woodlands throughout Bristol. Sings year-round, even under streetlights.

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Goldcrest

Goldcrest

Regulus regulusLC

Britain's smallest bird, common year-round in coniferous and mixed woodland. Its high-pitched call is easily overlooked.

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Great Spotted Woodpecker

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos majorLC

A common resident in parks, gardens, and woodlands. Its loud drumming is a familiar spring sound across Bristol's green spaces.

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Great Tit

Great Tit

Parus majorLC

A bold and common garden resident throughout the year. Its see-sawing "teacher-teacher" song rings out from Bristol's parks and hedgerows.

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House Sparrow

House Sparrow

Passer domesticusLC

A common year-round resident, nesting colonially under eaves and in roof spaces across Bristol's suburbs. Numbers have declined nationally.

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Jackdaw

Jackdaw

Corvus monedulaLC

Abundant year-round, nesting in chimneys and old buildings. Noisy flocks are a constant presence over Bristol's rooftops.

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Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscusLC

A common year-round resident nesting on rooftops across the city centre. Bristol hosts one of the UK's largest urban colonies.

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Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Aegithalos caudatusLC

Noisy flocks roam hedgerows and gardens year-round. Common in Bristol's parks, often seen in acrobatic family groups.

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Magpie

Magpie

Pica picaLC

A common and conspicuous resident throughout Bristol's parks, gardens, and hedgerows. Easily recognised by its chattering call.

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Mallard

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchosLC

The most familiar duck in Bristol, common on the River Avon, Floating Harbour, and park ponds throughout the year.

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