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Spain

General Information

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula. It borders France and Andorra to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The geography of Spain is very diverse, with a wide range of ecosystems and environments, from the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains to the plains of the Central Plateau and the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. The climate in Spain varies from the Mediterranean climate in the south and east to the oceanic climate in the north and the continental climate in the interior. The vegetation is also very varied, with oak and cork oak forests in the south, beech and oak forests in the north, and steppes and scrublands in the more arid areas.

To access Spain, there are several international airports, such as Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in the capital, Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Catalonia, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport in Andalusia. There are also important seaports, such as the Port of Valencia and the Port of Bilbao. The network of roads and highways in Spain is very extensive and well-maintained, making it easy to access different parts of the country. Additionally, there is a network of railways that connects the main cities, including the high-speed train AVE. To make nature observations, it is possible to access national and natural parks, such as Doñana National Park in Andalusia, Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in Aragon, and Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in the Community of Madrid.

In terms of infrastructure and services, Spain has a wide range of accommodations, from hotels and hostels to rural houses and camping sites. There is also a great variety of restaurants and bars that offer traditional Spanish cuisine and local products. In rural and natural areas, it is possible to find interpretation centers and tourist information offices that provide information about places of interest and activities that can be done. However, it is important to note that some parks and natural areas may have access restrictions or require special permits to carry out certain activities, so it is recommended to inform oneself before planning a visit.

The best time to make nature observations in Spain depends on the region and the climate. In general, spring and autumn are the best seasons to enjoy the landscape and nature, as the weather is milder and more pleasant. In summer, the heat can be intense in some areas, especially in the south, while in winter, the weather can be colder and rainier in the north. It is essential to check the weather forecasts and plan the visit according to the weather conditions.

In summary, Spain is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a wide range of opportunities for nature observations. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to enjoy the natural beauty of Spain and explore its many parks and natural areas.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 19/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AnseriformesAnatidaeCommon PochardPorrón EuropeoAythya ferinaNative
 VU 
2Northern ShovelerPato Cuchara BorealSpatula clypeataNative
 LC 
3GadwallAnade FrisoMareca streperaNative
 LC 
4MallardÁnade RealAnas platyrhynchosNative
 LC 
5Green-winged TealCerceta ComúnAnas creccaNative
 LC 
6PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeLittle GrebeZampullín ComúnTachybaptus ruficollisNative
 LC 
7Great Crested GrebeSomormujo LavancoPodiceps cristatusNative
 LC 
8OtidiformesOtididaeGreat BustardAvutarda EuroasiáticaOtis tardaNative
 EN 
9ColumbiformesColumbidaeEurasian Collared DoveTórtola TurcaRola-de-coleiraStreptopelia decaoctoNative
 LC 
10Common Wood PigeonPaloma TorcazColumba palumbusNative
 LC 
11Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaNative
 LC 
12GruiformesRallidaeCommon MoorhenPolla GrisGalinha-d´aguaGallinula chloropusNative
 LC 
13Eurasian CootFocha ComúnFulica atraNative
 LC 
14CharadriiformesCharadriidaeNorthern LapwingAvefría EuropeaVanellus vanellusNative
 NT 
15ScolopacidaeCommon SnipeAgachadiza ComúnGallinago gallinagoNative
 LC 
16LaridaeBlack-headed GullGaviota ReidoraGuincho-comumChroicocephalus ridibundusNative
 LC 
17Yellow-legged GullGaviota PatiamarillaGaivota-de-patas-amarelasLarus michahellisNative
 LC 
18Lesser Black-backed GullGaviota de Lomo Negro MenorGaivota-da-asa-escuraLarus fuscusNative
 LC 
19SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeGreat CormorantCormorán GrandePhalacrocorax carboNative
 LC 
20PelecaniformesArdeidaeGreat EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
21Grey HeronGarza RealGarça-real-europeiaArdea cinereaNative
 LC 
22AccipitriformesAccipitridaeCinereous VultureBuitre NegroAegypius monachusNative
 NT 
23Griffon VultureBuitre LeonadoGyps fulvusNative
 LC 
24Hen HarrierGavilán RastreroCircus cyaneusNative
 LC 
25Red KiteMilano RealMilvus milvusNative
 LC 
26Common BuzzardBusardo RatoneroButeo buteoNative
 LC 
27PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
28PsittaculidaeRose-ringed ParakeetCotorra de KramerPsittacula krameriNative
 LC 
29PasseriformesCorvidaeEurasian MagpiePicarazaPica picaNative
 LC 
30Northern RavenCuervoCorvus coraxNative
 LC 
31ParidaeEurasian Blue TitHerrerillo ComúnCyanistes caeruleusNative
 LC 
32Great TitCarbonero ComúnParus majorNative
 LC 
33Coal TitCarbonero GarrapinosPeriparus aterNative
 LC 
34Crested TitHerrerillo CapuchinoLophophanes cristatusNative
 LC 
35AlaudidaeCrested LarkCogujada ComúnGalerida cristataNative
 LC 
36AcrocephalidaeCommon Reed WarblerCarricero ComúnAcrocephalus scirpaceusNative
 LC 
37HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
38SylviidaeEurasian BlackcapCurruca CapirotadaSylvia atricapillaNative
 LC 
39Sardinian WarblerCurruca CabecinegraCurruca melanocephalaNative
 LC 
40CerthiidaeShort-toed TreecreeperAgateador EuropeoCerthia brachydactylaNative
 LC 
41SturnidaeSpotless StarlingEstornino NegroSturnus unicolorNative
 LC 
42Common StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisNative
 LC 
43TurdidaeCommon BlackbirdMirlo ComúnTurdus merulaNative
 LC 
44MuscicapidaeEuropean RobinRobinErithacus rubeculaNative
 LC 
45European Pied FlycatcherPapamoscas CerrojilloFicedula hypoleucaNative
 LC 
46EstrildidaeCommon WaxbillPico CoralBico-de-lacreEstrilda astrildExotic
 LC 
47PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusNative
  
48MotacillidaeWhite WagtailLavandera BlancaMotacilla albaNative
 LC 
49Meadow PipitBisbita PratenseAnthus pratensisNative
 LC 
50FringillidaeCommon LinnetPardillo ComúnLinaria cannabinaNative
 LC 
51European GoldfinchCardelinoPintassilgo-europeuCarduelis carduelisNative
 LC 
52EmberizidaeCorn BuntingTrigueroEmberiza calandraNative
 LC 
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