Birds of Mainland Europe
There are many species of birds that are found over large areas of mainland Europe, but which are seldom (if ever) seen in Britain. They include some very attractive ones, such as the European roller, European bee-eater and Hoopoe. This gallery features some of these species.

Crested lark with food

European bee-eater

European bee-eater confronts Starling

Flamingoes in flight

Great bustard (female)

Griffon vulture

Hoopoe

Lesser kestrel

European bee-eaters fighting

Male European Roller presents food gift to female

Male roller presents food gift

Male roller has forgotten the script

European roller with prey

European rollers mating

Woodchat shrike

Hoopoe
