British birdcare business Meripac has initiated a search for the bird most like Boris Johnson. In an attempt to provide all UK citizens the opportunity to decide the bird most closely associated with the politician likely to be the next Prime Minister, Meripac will offer the latest model from its range of bird feeders for photographic evidence of such a bird..

To date, Meripac has identified the Yellowhammer as the most suitable candidate for Boris Johnson’s bird. The Yellowhammer is a sparrow-sized bird with a bright blonde top. The male Yellowhammer is known to find it difficult to tell the female species apart. While the Yellowhammer was once thought to be keen to join its European counterparts during the winter, it can still be seen in Britain all year round - though notably absent in London during the early part of the 2011 London Riots.

Bertram Mindell, founder of Meripac Ltd, said: “I expect Boris Johnson is a keen bird enthusiast. In the absence of a public vote on the UK’s next Prime Minister, perhaps the search for his bird might create an opportunity for UK citizens to make their voice heard in some other way.”

Meripac is also accepting suggestions of birds that have similarities to Jeremy Hunt. Entries can be emailed to enquiries@meripac.com or sent via post. Details can be found at www.meripac.com. Twitter users can also upload their photos with the hashtag #meripac.

The latest in Meripac’s range of bird feeders is the Window Feeding Station. With an eye-catching design for birds, prominent fatballs, bird food varieties and coloured strips - this model attracts birds whilst helping to avoid any collisions with windows. It also includes an additional nut tube feeder and seed tube feeder, with specially designed hangers to deter any squirrels or unwanted intruders.