Illustration of a starling, robin and goldfinch
British wildlife

Who's tweeting nearby? Take our birdsong quiz

By Paul Teasdale and Lisa Hendry

In spring and early summer, beautiful birdsong becomes the natural background music to our lives. You may hear some birds singing in other seasons too.

Can you match these descriptions of songs and calls to nine common garden birds in the UK?

If you think you might need a warm-up, check out our birdsong guide first.

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