Birds in North Yorkshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common birds in North Yorkshire?

The 10 most common birds in North Yorkshire are:

1. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
2. Common Wood-Pigeon (Columba palumbus)
3. Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)
4. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
5. Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)
6. Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
7. European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)
8. Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
9. Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
10. Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)

What is the most observed bird in North Yorkshire?

The most observed bird in North Yorkshire is European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), with 570 recorded observations.