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(47 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 67

Last update: 09/10/2026 23:40:32

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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeNorthern ShovelerPato Cuchara BorealSpatula clypeataNative
 LC 
2PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeLittle GrebeZampullín ComúnTachybaptus ruficollisNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeEuropean Turtle DoveTórtola EuropeaStreptopelia turturNative
 VU 
4Eurasian Collared DoveTórtola TurcaRola-de-coleiraStreptopelia decaoctoNative
 LC 
5Common Wood PigeonPaloma TorcazColumba palumbusNative
 LC 
6GruiformesRallidaeEurasian CootFocha ComúnFulica atraNative
 LC 
7CharadriiformesScolopacidaeCommon SandpiperAndarríos ChicoActitis hypoleucosNative
 LC 
8LaridaeBlack-headed GullGaviota ReidoraGuincho-comumChroicocephalus ridibundusNative
 LC 
9Common GullGaviota CanaLarus canusNative
 LC 
10Lesser Black-backed GullGaviota de Lomo Negro MenorGaivota-da-asa-escuraLarus fuscusNative
 LC 
11PelecaniformesArdeidaeLittle EgretGarceta ComúnGarça-branca-pequena-europeiaEgretta garzettaNative
 LC 
12AccipitriformesAccipitridaeGriffon VultureBuitre LeonadoGyps fulvusNative
 LC 
13Booted EagleAguililla CalzadaHieraaetus pennatusNative
 LC 
14Black KiteMilano NegroMilvus migransNative
 LC 
15BucerotiformesUpupidaeCommon HoopoeAbubillaUpupa epopsNative
 LC 
16FalconiformesFalconidaeFalco sp.Not listed
  
17Common KestrelCernícalo VulgarPeneireiro-de-dorso-malhadoFalco tinnunculusNative
 LC 
18PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
19PasseriformesLaniidaeWoodchat ShrikeAlcaudón ComúnLanius senatorNative
 NT 
20CorvidaeRed-billed ChoughChova PiquirrojaPyrrhocorax pyrrhocoraxNative
 LC 
21Eurasian MagpiePicarazaPica picaNative
 LC 
22Western JackdawGrajillaColoeus monedulaNative
 LC 
23ParidaeGreat TitCarbonero ComúnParus majorNative
 LC 
24AlaudidaeCrested LarkCogujada ComúnGalerida cristataNative
 LC 
25Greater Short-toed LarkTerrera ComúnCalandrella brachydactylaNative
 LC 
26HirundinidaeEurasian Crag MartinPtyonoprogne rupestrisNative
 LC 
27Barn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
28AegithalidaeLong-tailed TitMitoAegithalos caudatusNative
 LC 
29SylviidaeEurasian BlackcapCurruca CapirotadaSylvia atricapillaNative
 LC 
30Sardinian WarblerCurruca CabecinegraCurruca melanocephalaNative
 LC 
31SturnidaeSpotless StarlingEstornino NegroSturnus unicolorNative
 LC 
32Common StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeCommon BlackbirdMirlo ComúnTurdus merulaNative
 LC 
34MuscicapidaeSpotted FlycatcherPapamoscas GrisMuscicapa striataNative
 LC 
35European RobinRobinErithacus rubeculaNative
 LC 
36European Pied FlycatcherPapamoscas CerrojilloFicedula hypoleucaNative
 LC 
37Black RedstartColirrojo TizónPhoenicurus ochrurosNative
 LC 
38Common RedstartColirrojo RealPhoenicurus phoenicurusNative
 LC 
39African StonechatTarabilla ComúnSaxicola torquatusNative
 LC 
40PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusNative
  
41MotacillidaeGrey WagtailLavandera CascadeñaMotacilla cinereaNative
 LC 
42White WagtailLavandera BlancaMotacilla albaNative
 LC 
43Meadow PipitBisbita PratenseAnthus pratensisNative
 LC 
44FringillidaeEurasian ChaffinchPinzón VulgarFringilla coelebsNative
 LC 
45European GreenfinchVerderónVerdelhãoChloris chlorisNative
 LC 
46Common LinnetPardillo ComúnLinaria cannabinaNative
 LC 
47European GoldfinchCardelinoPintassilgo-europeuCarduelis carduelisNative
 LC 
48European SerinSerín VerdecilloSerinus serinusNative
 LC 
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