Species Awaiting Acceptance
The following species have been recorded recently and the British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee has not yet made a decision on whether to accept them onto the British List.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elegant Tern | Sterna elegans | |
| Alder Flycatcher | Empidonax alnorum |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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