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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).
2 Birds. 3 Reptiles. 4 Amphibians. 5 Fish. ... Common buzzard; Western capercaillie; ... Scotland's Mountain Environment Scottish Mountaineering Trust 2006, ...
Ravens are typically forest-dwelling birds in much of Europe, but in Scotland they are generally associated with mountains and sea coasts. In 2002 the hooded crow was recognised as a separate species [116] from the carrion crow. Scotland and Northern Ireland host all of the approximately 190,000 UK territories of the former. [117]
They now pose a threat to the eggs of ground nesting wading birds on the reserve. In 2003 Scottish Natural Heritage undertook a cull of hedgehogs in the area. [12] [13] American mink are another introduced species (escapees from fur farms) and cause problems for native ground-nesting birds, the local fishing industry and poultry farmers. [14]
Birds can be listed in more than one category: for example, the Canada goose has a large introduced population but there have also been a few naturally occurring vagrants, and the white-tailed eagle is a native species that is also subject to an ongoing reintroduction project, so both species meet the criteria for categories A and C.
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 ...
However, authorities started cracking down on violators of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which made it illegal to capture and sell native birds. To avoid prosecution, New York City pet shop ...
Pigeon breeds originating in Scotland (1 P) Pages in category "Birds in Scotland" This category contains only the following page.