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grey partridge (Perdix perdix), northern gannet (Morus bassanus), common whitethroat (Sylvia communis), red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), common magpie (Pica pica), European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus), common buzzard (Buteo buteo), Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1. Partridge. = grey partridge (Perdix perdix)
2. Gannet. = northern gannet (Morus bassanus)
3. Whitethroat. = common whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
4. Red-Backed Shrike. = red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
5. Magpie. = common magpie (Pica pica)
6. Goldfinch. = European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
7. Great Crested Grebe. = great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
8. Buzzard. = common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
9. Puffin. = Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
10. Grey Wagtail. = grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
Title: The British bird book
Year: 1921 (1920s)
Authors: Theodore Wood, 1862-; Pycraft, W. P., (William Plane Pycraft), b. 1868; Roland Green, 1895-
Subjects: Birds
Text Appearing After Image: 1. Partridge. 2. Gannet. 3. Whitethroat, 4. Red-Backed Shrike. 5. Magpie. 6. Goldfinch. 7. Great Crested Grebe. 8. Buzzard. 9. Puffin. 10. Grey Wagtail. bronze-coloured plumage.
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1. Partridge. = grey partridge (Perdix perdix)
The grey partridge (Perdix perdix), also known as the English partridge, Hungarian partridge, or hun, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. The scientific name is the Latin for "partridge", and is itself derived from Ancient Greek perdix.
2. Gannet. = northern gannet (Morus bassanus)
The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a seabird and the largest member of the gannet family, Sulidae. "Gannet" is derived from Old English ganot "strong or masculine", ultimately from the same Old Germanic root as "gander".
3. Whitethroat. = common whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
The common whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is a common and widespread typical warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan.
4. Red-Backed Shrike. = red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family Laniidae. This bird breeds in most of Europe and western Asia and winters in tropical Africa.
5. Magpie. = common magpie (Pica pica)
The Eurasian magpie or common magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe, much of Asia and northwest Africa.
6. Goldfinch. = European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The European goldfinch or goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has been introduced to other areas including Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay.
7. Great Crested Grebe. = great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display. The great crested grebe breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes.
8. Buzzard. = common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
The common buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium-to-large bird of prey whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia.
9. Puffin. = Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), also known as the common puffin, is a species of seabird in the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean.
10. Grey Wagtail. = grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
The grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a member of the wagtail family, Motacillidae. The bird is widely distributed across the Palearctic region with several well marked populations.
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