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Estonia

General Information

Estonia is located in Northern Europe, in the Baltic region, and shares borders with Latvia to the south and Russia to the east. The country has an extensive coastline along the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, offering a variety of coastal and marine landscapes. Estonia´s geography is characterized by a series of low hills and valleys, with some lakes and rivers scattered throughout the territory. The highest region in the country is located in the south, where the Haanja and Otepää hills offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The road network in Estonia is quite extensive and well-maintained, making it easy to access different parts of the country. The capital, Tallinn, is the main entry point for visitors, and from there, roads and highways can be taken to reach different localities and natural areas. Some of the most popular routes for nature observation include the road leading to the Lahemaa Peninsula, which is located about 50 kilometers east of Tallinn, and the road leading to the Soomaa region, which is located in the southwest of the country. In these areas, a variety of landscapes can be found, from coniferous and mixed forests to bogs and wetlands.

In terms of infrastructure, Estonia has a number of national parks and nature reserves that offer trails and routes for walking and exploring nature. Some of these parks and reserves are equipped with information centers and basic services, such as accommodation and food, although it is generally recommended to plan ahead and bring provisions and equipment for excursions. Permits and hours for visiting these areas vary depending on the location and time of year, so it is essential to research and plan ahead.

The climate in Estonia is temperate and humid, with cold winters and cool summers. The best time to visit the country and observe nature is during the spring and summer, when the weather is more pleasant and the vegetation is in full bloom. However, it is essential to keep in mind that the climate in Estonia can be unpredictable, and it is recommended to bring clothing and equipment suitable for different weather conditions. In general, Estonia offers a variety of landscapes and opportunities for nature observation, and with proper planning and preparation, it is possible to have a rewarding and enriching experience in this Northern European country.

The vegetation in Estonia is characterized by a series of coniferous and mixed forests, which cover much of the territory. The forests are composed of species such as birch, alder, and pine, and provide a habitat for a variety of plants and animals. In coastal and marine areas, a series of plant communities adapted to saline and windy conditions can be found, such as sea grass and saltwort. In general, the vegetation in Estonia is diverse and offers a range of opportunities for observation and learning about nature.

In terms of transportation infrastructure, Estonia has an international airport in Tallinn, which offers connections to various cities in Europe and around the world. From the airport, taxis, buses, or rental cars can be taken to reach different parts of the country. The bus network in Estonia is quite extensive, and offers a range of routes that connect different localities and natural areas. However, it is essential to keep in mind that the frequency and coverage of buses may vary depending on the time of year and region, so it is recommended to plan ahead and research transportation options.

In summary, Estonia offers a variety of landscapes and opportunities for nature observation, from forests and bogs to coastlines and marine areas. The country´s transportation infrastructure and road network make it easy to access different natural areas, and the vegetation and climate offer a range of opportunities for learning and enjoying nature. With proper planning and preparation, it is possible to have a rewarding and enriching experience in this Northern European country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 19/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1AnseriformesAnatidaeMute SwanCisne VulgarCisne-brancoCygnus olorNative2IV
 LC 
2Common EiderEider ComúnSomateria mollissimaNative1III
 NT 
3Common GoldeneyePorrón osculadoBucephala clangulaNative2IV
 LC 
4Common MerganserSerreta GrandeMergus merganserNative1III
 LC 
5Greater ScaupPorrón BastardoAythya marilaNative1III
 LC 
6GadwallAnade FrisoMareca streperaNative1III
 LC 
7MallardÁnade RealAnas platyrhynchosNative1III
 LC 
8GalliformesPhasianidaeBlack GrouseLyrurus tetrixNative1III
 LC 
9PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeGreat Crested GrebeSomormujo LavancoPodiceps cristatusNative1III
 LC 
10CuculiformesCuculidaeCommon CuckooCuco ComúnCuculus canorusNative2IV
 LC 
11ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Wood PigeonPaloma TorcazColumba palumbusNative2IV
 LC 
12GruiformesGruidaeCommon CraneGrulla ComúnGrus grusNative2IV
 LC 
13RallidaeEurasian CootFocha ComúnFulica atraNative1III
 LC 
14CharadriiformesCharadriidaeNorthern LapwingAvefría EuropeaVanellus vanellusNative1III
 NT 
15LaridaeArctic TernGaviotín ÁrticoTrinta-réis-árticoSterna paradisaeaNative1III
 LC 
16Common TernGaviotín GolondrinaTrinta-réis-borealSterna hirundoNative1III
 LC 
17Black-headed GullGaviota ReidoraGuincho-comumChroicocephalus ridibundusNative5V
 LC 
18Common GullGaviota CanaLarus canusNative2IV
 LC 
19European Herring GullGaviota ArgénteaLarus argentatusNative2IV
 LC 
20CiconiiformesCiconiidaeWhite StorkCigüeña BlancaCiconia ciconiaNative1III
 LC 
21SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeGreat CormorantCormorán GrandePhalacrocorax carboNative2IV
 LC 
22PelecaniformesArdeidaeEurasian BitternBotaurus stellarisNative1III
 LC 
23Little EgretGarceta ComúnGarça-branca-pequena-europeiaEgretta garzettaNot listed1III
 LC 
24Grey HeronGarza RealGarça-real-europeiaArdea cinereaNative2IV
 LC 
25ApodiformesApodidaeCommon SwiftVencejo ComúnApus apusNative2IV
 LC 
26StrigiformesStrigidaeTawny OwlCárabo ComúnStrix alucoNative1III
 LC 
27AccipitriformesAccipitridaeHen HarrierGavilán RastreroCircus cyaneusNative1III
 LC 
28Common BuzzardBusardo RatoneroButeo buteoNative1III
 LC 
29PiciformesPicidaeGreat Spotted WoodpeckerPico PicapinosDendrocopos majorNative1III
 LC 
30FalconiformesFalconidaeCommon KestrelCernícalo VulgarPeneireiro-de-dorso-malhadoFalco tinnunculusNative2IV
 LC 
31PasseriformesCorvidaeEurasian MagpiePicarazaPica picaNative1III
 LC 
32Northern NutcrackerCascanueces ComúnNucifraga caryocatactesNative1III
 LC 
33Western JackdawGrajillaColoeus monedulaNative2IV
 LC 
34RookGrajaCorvus frugilegusNative2IV
 LC 
35Northern RavenCuervoCorvus coraxNative2IV
 LC 
36Carrion CrowCorneja NegraCorvus coroneNative3IV
 LC 
37ParidaeEurasian Blue TitHerrerillo ComúnCyanistes caeruleusNative1III
 LC 
38Great TitCarbonero ComúnParus majorNative3IV
 LC 
39Crested TitHerrerillo CapuchinoLophophanes cristatusNative1III
 LC 
40AlaudidaeEurasian SkylarkAlondra ComúnAlauda arvensisNative1III
 LC 
41AcrocephalidaeSedge WarblerCarricerín ComúnAcrocephalus schoenobaenusNative2IV
 LC 
42Marsh WarblerCarricero PoliglotaAcrocephalus palustrisNative1III
 LC 
43Common Reed WarblerCarricero ComúnAcrocephalus scirpaceusNative2IV
 LC 
44HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative2IV
 LC 
45PhylloscopidaeWood WarblerMosquitero SilbadorPhylloscopus sibilatrixNative2IV
 LC 
46Common ChiffchaffMosquitero ComúnPhylloscopus collybitaNative4V
 LC 
47SylviidaeGarden WarblerCurruca MosquiteraSylvia borinNative1III
 LC 
48Lesser WhitethroatCurruca ZarcerillaCurruca currucaNative2IV
 LC 
49Common WhitethroatCurruca ZarceraCurruca communisNative2IV
 LC 
50CerthiidaeEurasian TreecreeperAgateador NorteñoCerthia familiarisNative1III
 LC 
51TroglodytidaeEurasian WrenChochín ComúnTroglodytes troglodytesNative2IV
 LC 
52SturnidaeCommon StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisNative1III
 LC 
53TurdidaeMistle ThrushZorzal CharloTurdus viscivorusNative1III
 LC 
54Song ThrushZorzal ComúnTurdus philomelosNative2IV
 LC 
55Common BlackbirdMirlo ComúnTurdus merulaNative3IV
 LC 
56FieldfareZorzal RealTurdus pilarisNative2IV
 LC 
57MuscicapidaeSpotted FlycatcherPapamoscas GrisMuscicapa striataNative1III
 LC 
58European RobinRobinErithacus rubeculaNative2IV
 LC 
59Thrush NightingaleLuscinia lusciniaNative2IV
 LC 
60Red-breasted FlycatcherPapamoscas PapirrojoFicedula parvaNative1III
 LC 
61European Pied FlycatcherPapamoscas CerrojilloFicedula hypoleucaNative2IV
 LC 
62Black RedstartColirrojo TizónPhoenicurus ochrurosNative2IV
 LC 
63Common RedstartColirrojo RealPhoenicurus phoenicurusNative3IV
 LC 
64Northern WheatearCollalba GrisOenanthe oenantheNative1III
 LC 
65PasseridaeEurasian Tree SparrowGorrión MolineroPasser montanusNative2IV
 LC 
66House SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusNative1III
  
67MotacillidaeWestern Yellow WagtailLavandera BoyeraMotacilla flavaNative1III
 LC 
68White WagtailLavandera BlancaMotacilla albaNative4V
 LC 
69Tree PipitBisbita ArbóreoAnthus trivialisNative2IV
 LC 
70FringillidaeEurasian ChaffinchPinzón VulgarFringilla coelebsNative4V
 LC 
71HawfinchPicogordoCoccothraustes coccothraustesNative1III
 LC 
72Eurasian BullfinchCamachuelo ComúnPyrrhula pyrrhulaNative1III
 LC 
73European GreenfinchVerderónVerdelhãoChloris chlorisNative1III
 LC 
74Common LinnetPardillo ComúnLinaria cannabinaNative1III
 LC 
75European GoldfinchCardelinoPintassilgo-europeuCarduelis carduelisNative3IV
 LC 
76Eurasian SiskinJilguero LúganoSpinus spinusNative1III
 LC 
77EmberizidaeCommon Reed BuntingEscribano PalustreEmberiza schoeniclusNative1III
 LC 
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