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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
1LepidopteraNymphalidaeEgeriaPararge aegeriaNot listed
  
2PieridaeSmall Cabbage WhitePieris rapaeNot listed
  
3TestudinesEmydidaeRed-eared SliderTortuga De Orejas RojasTartaruga-de-orelha-vermelhaTrachemys scriptaNative
  
4AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack SwanCisne NegroCygnus atratusExotic
 LC 
5Greylag GooseGanso ComúnAnser anserNative
 LC 
6Egyptian GooseGanso del NiloGanso-do-egitoAlopochen aegyptiacaExotic
 LC 
7MallardÁnade RealAnas platyrhynchosNative
 LC 
8ColumbiformesColumbidaeEurasian Collared DoveTórtola TurcaRola-de-coleiraStreptopelia decaoctoNative
 LC 
9Common Wood PigeonPaloma TorcazColumba palumbusNative
 LC 
10Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaNative
 LC 
11GruiformesRallidaeCommon MoorhenPolla GrisGalinha-d´aguaGallinula chloropusNative
 LC 
12Eurasian CootFocha ComúnFulica atraNative
 LC 
13CharadriiformesLaridaeEuropean Herring GullGaviota ArgénteaLarus argentatusNative
 LC 
14Yellow-legged GullGaviota PatiamarillaGaivota-de-patas-amarelasLarus michahellisNative
 LC 
15Lesser Black-backed GullGaviota de Lomo Negro MenorGaivota-da-asa-escuraLarus fuscusNative
 LC 
16SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeGreat CormorantCormorán GrandePhalacrocorax carboNative
 LC 
17PelecaniformesArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
18Grey HeronGarza RealGarça-real-europeiaArdea cinereaNative
 LC 
19ApodiformesApodidaeCommon SwiftVencejo ComúnApus apusNative
 LC 
20CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeCommon KingfisherMartín Pescador ComúnAlcedo atthisNative
 LC 
21PiciformesPicidaeIberian Green WoodpeckerPicus sharpeiNative
 LC 
22PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
23Nanday ParakeetÑandayPeriquito-de-cabeça-pretaAratinga nendayNot listed
 LC 
24PsittaculidaeRose-ringed ParakeetCotorra de KramerPsittacula krameriNative
 LC 
25PasseriformesCorvidaeEurasian MagpiePicarazaPica picaNative
 LC 
26Western JackdawGrajillaColoeus monedulaNative
 LC 
27ParidaeGreat TitCarbonero ComúnParus majorNative
 LC 
28Coal TitCarbonero GarrapinosPeriparus aterNative
 LC 
29HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
30Western House MartinAvión ComúnDelichon urbicumNative
 LC 
31AegithalidaeLong-tailed TitMitoAegithalos caudatusNative
 LC 
32SylviidaeEurasian BlackcapCurruca CapirotadaSylvia atricapillaNative
 LC 
33SturnidaeSpotless StarlingEstornino NegroSturnus unicolorNative
 LC 
34TurdidaeCommon BlackbirdMirlo ComúnTurdus merulaNative
 LC 
35PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusNative
  
36FringillidaeEurasian ChaffinchPinzón VulgarFringilla coelebsNative
 LC 
37HawfinchPicogordoCoccothraustes coccothraustesNative
 LC 
38European GreenfinchVerderónVerdelhãoChloris chlorisNative
 LC 
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