Before we look at our list of 26 common British birds and how to identify them, here are the answers to some common garden bird questions, including the most common and rare British birds ...

Sparrows and starlings are both under serious threat, the RSPB has warned in its latest Birdwatch survey released on Friday ...

Although the cast of characters depends on the time of year, there are usually plenty of species waiting in the wings for their big solo. Listen to the songs and calls of the most common garden birds ...

Find out about common garden bird species you're likely to spot this spring and summer ... Two species of woodpecker can be seen in British gardens, the greater spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) ...