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This is a list of the bird species recorded in Scotland.The avifauna of Scotland include a total of 535 species, of which 9 have been introduced by humans.. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of British Ornithologists' Union (BOU).
In addition to other difficulties the marine environment faces, climate change is a challenge facing all of Scotland's habitats. Among the birds, ptarmigan, dotterel and snow bunting in particular may be affected as they depend on high-altitude habitats, and populations are likely to decline if warmer weather brings competitors into their ...
2 Birds. 3 Reptiles. 4 Amphibians. 5 Fish. 6 Insects. Toggle Insects subsection. 6.1 Beetles. 6.2 Bees. ... Scotland's Mountain Environment Scottish Mountaineering ...
Pages in category "Birds in Scotland" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Scottish crossbill
Country Name of bird Scientific name Official status Picture Ref. Afghanistan Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Albania Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Angola Red-crested turaco Tauraco erythrolophus Yes Anguilla Zenaida dove Zenaida aurita Yes Antigua and Barbuda Magnificent frigatebird Fregata magnificens Yes Argentina Rufous hornero Furnarius rufus Yes [8] Aruba "Prikichi" Brown ...
A & C – resident; most birds are of feral origin; wild birds in far N & W Scotland Stock dove (Columba oenas) A – resident breeding species Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) A – resident breeding species Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) A – breeding summer visitor Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis) A – rare vagrant Collared dove
The Scottish crossbill (Loxia scotica) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland, and is the only terrestrial vertebrate species endemic to the United Kingdom. [2] [3] [4] The Scottish crossbill was confirmed as a unique species in August 2006, on the basis of having a ...
Ornithology in Scotland. Note: This category is for articles about the study of birds (i.e. human activities) - for articles about birds see Category:Birds in Scotland . Subcategories