Common Birds in Gloucestershire
51 species matching this filter.
Gloucestershire is home to 51 commonly recorded bird species, reflecting the county's rich variety of habitats — from the rolling Cotswold hills and the Severn Estuary mudflats to the ancient woodlands of the Forest of Dean. Familiar garden visitors such as the Blackbird and Dunnock thrive alongside wetland species like the Black-tailed Godwit and Coot, while open farmland supports Eurasian Skylarks and Curlews. For a broader look at everyday species you might encounter, see our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures) or explore Common Brown Birds of British Gardens.
Showing 47–51 of 51 species
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Abundant year-round in towns and cities, with feral populations thriving on buildings across Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common resident forming noisy rookeries in farmland trees across the Severn Vale and Cotswold villages.
Year-round
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident of gardens, hedgerows, and woodland, singing its repeated phrases from early spring across the county.
Year-round
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligulaLC
A common diving duck found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits throughout the year. Breeds locally and numbers increase in winter.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant year-round resident found in gardens, farmland, and woodland across the county. Its cooing song is a familiar background sound.
Year-round