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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 ShelduckTarro BlancoTadorna tadornaNative
 LC 
2Common PochardPorrón EuropeoAythya ferinaNative
 VU 
3Northern ShovelerPato Cuchara BorealSpatula clypeataNative
 LC 
4MallardÁnade RealAnas platyrhynchosNative
 LC 
5GalliformesPhasianidaeRed-legged PartridgePerdiz RojaAlectoris rufaNative
 NT 
6PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeGreater FlamingoFlamenco ComúnPhoenicopterus roseusNative
 LC 
7ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Wood PigeonPaloma TorcazColumba palumbusNative
 LC 
8GruiformesRallidaePurple SwamphenCalamón ComúnPorphyrio porphyrioNative
 LC 
9CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-winged StiltPernilongo-de-costas-brancasHimantopus himantopusNative
 LC 
10CharadriidaeLittle Ringed PloverChorlitejo ChicoThinornis dubiusNative
 LC 
11Kentish PloverChorlitejo PatinegroAnarhynchus alexandrinusNative
 LC 
12ScolopacidaeBlack-tailed GodwitAguja ColinegraLimosa limosaNative
 NT 
13Common SandpiperAndarríos ChicoActitis hypoleucosNative
 LC 
14RuffCombatienteCombatenteCalidris pugnaxNative
 LC 
15SanderlingPlayerito BlancoMaçarico-brancoCalidris albaNative
 LC 
16DunlinPlayerito Panza NegraCalidris alpinaNative
 NT 
17Little StintPlayerito MenudoCalidris minutaNative
 LC 
18LaridaeSandwich TernGaviotín Pico AmarilloTrinta-réis-de-bandoThalasseus sandvicensisNative
  
19Common TernGaviotín GolondrinaTrinta-réis-borealSterna hirundoNative
 LC 
20Audouin´s GullGaviota de AudouinIchthyaetus audouiniiNative
 VU 
21Mediterranean GullGaviota CabecinegraIchthyaetus melanocephalusNative
 LC 
22Yellow-legged GullGaviota PatiamarillaGaivota-de-patas-amarelasLarus michahellisNative
 LC 
23AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBooted EagleAguililla CalzadaHieraaetus pennatusNative
 LC 
24Eurasian SparrowhawkGavilán ComúnAccipiter nisusNative
 LC 
25Western Marsh HarrierAguilucho Lagunero OccidentalCircus aeruginosusNative
 LC 
26Common BuzzardBusardo RatoneroButeo buteoNative
 LC 
27CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeCommon KingfisherMartín Pescador ComúnAlcedo atthisNative
 LC 
28FalconiformesFalconidaeCommon KestrelCernícalo VulgarPeneireiro-de-dorso-malhadoFalco tinnunculusNative
 LC 
29PasseriformesCorvidaeNorthern RavenCuervoCorvus coraxNative
 LC 
30Carrion CrowCorneja NegraCorvus coroneNative
 LC 
31ParidaeEurasian Blue TitHerrerillo ComúnCyanistes caeruleusNative
 LC 
32Great TitCarbonero ComúnParus majorNative
 LC 
33CisticolidaeZitting CisticolaCistícola BuitrónCisticola juncidisNative
 LC 
34AcrocephalidaeCommon Reed WarblerCarricero ComúnAcrocephalus scirpaceusNative
 LC 
35HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
36CettiidaeCetti´s WarblerCettia RuiseñorCettia cettiNative
 LC 
37PhylloscopidaeCommon ChiffchaffMosquitero ComúnPhylloscopus collybitaNative
 LC 
38CerthiidaeShort-toed TreecreeperAgateador EuropeoCerthia brachydactylaNative
 LC 
39TurdidaeCommon BlackbirdMirlo ComúnTurdus merulaNative
 LC 
40MuscicapidaeSpotted FlycatcherPapamoscas GrisMuscicapa striataNative
 LC 
41European RobinRobinErithacus rubeculaNative
 LC 
42Common RedstartColirrojo RealPhoenicurus phoenicurusNative
 LC 
43African StonechatTarabilla ComúnSaxicola torquatusNative
 LC 
44Western Black-eared WheatearCollalba RubiaOenanthe hispanicaNative
 LC 
45Northern WheatearCollalba GrisOenanthe oenantheNative
 LC 
46MotacillidaeTree PipitBisbita ArbóreoAnthus trivialisNative
 LC 
47FringillidaeEurasian ChaffinchPinzón VulgarFringilla coelebsNative
 LC 
48European SerinSerín VerdecilloSerinus serinusNative
 LC 
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