Common Birds in Hertfordshire
56 species matching this filter.
Hertfordshire is home to 56 commonly spotted bird species, reflecting the county's rich mix of parkland, farmland, woodland and urban gardens. From familiar favourites like the Blackbird and European Goldfinch to impressive raptors such as the Buzzard, there is plenty to discover across the county's diverse habitats. If you're keen to learn more about everyday species, our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures) is a great place to start.
Showing 47–56 of 56 species
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October and feeding in hedgerows and on berry-laden trees. Often found alongside Fieldfares in open fields.
Oct–Apr
Reed Bunting
Emberiza schoeniclusLC
A common resident around reedbeds, marshes and waterside scrub. Males sing from prominent perches in spring.
Year-round
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Feral pigeons are a common year-round presence in Hertfordshire's towns and cities. Truly wild Rock Doves are not found in the county.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
Common in farmland and parkland, nesting in noisy rookeries in tall trees. Large flocks gather on arable fields throughout the year.
Year-round
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Alexandrinus krameriLC
A common and increasing resident, with noisy flocks now well established in parks and gardens across the county.
Year-round
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident heard singing from early spring in gardens and woodland. Often seen smashing snails on a favourite stone 'anvil'.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident breeding in mature parkland trees and old woodpecker holes. Often overlooked alongside the abundant Woodpigeon but lacks the white neck patch.
Year-round
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligulaLC
A common year-round resident on reservoirs, gravel pits and lakes across the county. Males are striking black and white with a distinctive drooping crest.
Year-round
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Whitethroat
Curruca communisLC
A common summer breeder arriving in April, favouring hedgerows, scrubby field margins, and allotments. Its scratchy song is a characteristic sound of the county's lanes.
Apr–Sep
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found in gardens, parks, farmland and woodland throughout the county year-round.
Year-round