Field guide to the most commonly encountered mammals and birds

Here, we provide some basic information regarding commonly observed species (plus some others about which we have had queries).  

Feel free to contact us by email if you have any questions regarding species you have encountered on the site.

For more information about mammals, we recommend the Mammal Society's species hub, here. For birds, excellent resources are available from the RSPB (here) and the BTO (here).

 

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Domestic rabbit

Scientific name: Oryctolagus cuniculus

Appearance: Like their wild counterparts, domestic rabbits have long ears, powerful hind legs, and an upright seated posture. They differ from wild rabbits in having a greater range of coat colours and patterns (seldom the relatively uniform grey-brown of wild rabbits) and droopy ears.  They may also be substantially larger, depending on breed.

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