Uncommon Birds in United Kingdom
96 species matching this filter.
The United Kingdom is home to a fascinating array of uncommon bird species, with 96 recorded across its diverse landscapes. From the haunting call of the Barn Owl over farmland hedgerows to the striking Arctic Jaeger patrolling northern coastlines, these less frequently encountered species reward patient and dedicated birdwatchers. Habitats ranging from Scottish sea cliffs hosting Black Guillemots and Great Skuas to the heathlands favoured by the Eurasian Stone-curlew make the UK a remarkably varied birding destination.
Showing 93–96 of 96 species
Wood Warbler
Phylloscopus sibilatrixLC
An uncommon summer breeder in mature oak and beech woodlands, mainly in Wales and western Britain. Has declined significantly in recent decades.
Apr–Sep
Woodlark
Lullula arboreaLC
An uncommon year-round resident of lowland heaths and forest edges in southern England. Its melodious song can be heard from late winter onwards.
Year-round
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
An uncommon autumn visitor from Siberia, increasingly recorded along the east coast. Most appear in October, often in coastal scrub and sycamore trees.
Sep–Jan
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
An uncommon year-round visitor, most often seen at southern reservoirs and landfill sites, with numbers peaking in late summer and autumn.
Year-round