Chiffchaff
Irish Name
Tiuf-teaf
Scientific name
Phylloscopus collybita
Bird Family
Warblers
Although a comparatively high number of bird species have been recorded in Ireland, with over 450 species currently on the Irish list, our island biogeography means we have considerably fewer breeding birds than our nearest neighbours. Many birds are migratory and many are rare or unusual in Ireland, despite the fact that they are common residents across the Irish Sea in Britain.
The fact that Ireland has been an isolated Island for over 8,000 years means that several species, widespread in Britain and elsewhere in Europe, that do not move great distances are absent. Examples include: Tawny Owl, Willow Tit, Marsh Tit, Nuthatch and most woodpecker species. In addition, Ireland’s mild weather means resident birds have an advantage over visitors in terms of early breeding and choice of best habitats. Ireland has fewer habitat types than Britain and continental Europe, with fewer deciduous woodlands, Scots pine forests, heaths and high mountain ranges.
Tiuf-teaf
Phylloscopus collybita
Warblers
Meantán dubh
Periparus ater
Tits
Fearán baicdhubh
Streptopelia decaocto
Pigeons & Doves
Cearc cheannann
Fulica atra
Crakes & Rails
Donnóg
Prunella modularis
Dunnocks
Colm aille
Columba livia f. domestica
Pigeons & Doves
Sacán
Turdus pilaris
Thrushes
Lasair choille
Carduelis carduelis
Finches
Droimneach mór
Larus marinus
Gulls
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