Welcome to BirdFacts

BirdFacts provides key information about the UK’s birds and their changing fortunes, based on data collected by BTO and partner organisations.

BirdFacts covers all species that have been recorded in the wild in the UK, plus many non-native species that have become established here.

BTO and partner organisations monitor the populations of many of these species through core surveys. For these species, BirdFacts provides robust and up-to-date information on status, distribution, biology and trends, all thanks to data collected by volunteers.

Four ways to explore the data

Search for a bird by name

Facts, figures and maps for each UK bird. Much of this information is generated through BTO and partnership schemes.

Search for a bird >

Search for an area by postcode

House Sparrow by John Harding

Enter your postcode and find key information about the changing fortunes of birds in your area, based on BTO and partner data.

Go to Birds on your Doorstep >

View trends in different countries

An interactive tool for exploring how a particular species is faring. View trends for different countries, and download data and graphs.

Go to Trends Explorer >

Read the BirdTrends Report

An annual synthesis of the latest changes in our breeding bird populations, together with interpretative material from the literature.

Read the BirdTrends Report >

Search for a bird by name

Or browse an alphabetical list of regularly occuring UK bird species.

  • For a more in-depth description of what BirdFacts covers and an explanation of the information provided, see our About BirdFacts page.
  • BirdFacts has been developed with the kind support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

Help us continue our vital surveys

Our surveys generate much of the data that underpin resources like BirdFacts, and help us drive positive change for the UK’s birds.

But increased pressure on funding is putting our surveys and data at risk – which is why we need your support.

Donate today


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