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Commonly Confused British Birds
Identify the correct British bird species by picture, making sure not to get confused by the decoy(s). Species names according to the British Ornithologists' Union's "The British List" - https://bou.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/British-List.pdf
This quiz uses Adult Male (and when applicable Breeding) Coats for reference
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Last updated: December 16, 2025
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1. Which one is a Jackdaw?
The Jackdaw has a famous silvery head. The other species are a Magpie, a Carrion Crow, and a Raven.
2. Which one is a Teal?
Teals are easy to identify by their chestnut head with a green eye stripe. The other species are a Mallard, a Greater Scaup, and a Goldeneye.
3. Which one is a Red Kite?
Red Kites are identified by their classic forked tail and reddish-brown body. The other species are a Black Kite, a Black-Winged Kite, and a Buzzard.
4. Which one is a Coal Tit?
The Coal Tit is most noted for its grey back and white patch on its nape. The other species are a Blue Tit, a Great Tit, and a Long-Tailed Tit.
5. Which one is a Chaffinch?
You can spot Chaffinches by their blue-grey head, pink/orange breast and contrasted black/white wings. The other species are a Bullfinch, a Greenfinch, and a Hawfinch.
6. Which one is a Great Spotted Woodpecker
The easiest way to spot a Great Spotted Woodpecker is by the red patch on its lower belly. The other species are a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, a Green Woodpecker, and a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker.
7. Which one is a Moorhen?
Moorhens are dark birds with red bills. The other species are a Coot, a Water Rail, and a Sora
8. Which one is a Peregrine Falcon?
The Peregrine Falcon has a grey back with striking black bars on its belly. The other species are a Hobby, a Merlin, and a Kestrel
9. Which one is a Tawny Owl?
Tawny Owls are noted by their round head and large dark eyes. The other species are a Barn Owl, a Long-Eared Owl, and a Little Owl.
10. Which one is a Grey Heron?
Grey Herons are tall, grey-bodied, and have a distinctive black eye stripe. The other species are a Purple Heron, a Squacco Heron, and a Night-Heron.
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1 Comments
Moj1
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Level 87
Dec 16, 2025
I'd like to do a part 2 to this quiz, so please message any suggestions of birds you get confused with or ones you find hard to identify!