Extremadura's landscape is best described as a rolling hilly one, in which two types of landscape are to be discerned, steppe and dehesas.

The steppe is formed by endless undulating plains, covered with grasses and herbs. This vastness attracts many types of birds, among which are Great- and Little Bustard, Stone-curlew, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Collared Pratincole, Montagu's Harrier, European Roller, Shrikes and Calandra Lark.

Dehesas are vast forests of holms and cork-oaks, where the trees are spread out and are some distance from each other. There is relatively little undergrowth. Dehesas offer breeding grounds to for instance the Black- or Monk Vultures and Spanish Imperial Eagles and are of great importance to over wintering Common Cranes. 

Some important rivers run through the landscape: the Tagus river and the Guadiana river. In the north Extremadura is bounded by the Sierra de Gredos, with peaks of over 6000 feet. Some interesting mountain chains run across Extremadura, such as the Sierra de San Pedro and Las Villuercas. In the south Extremadura is bounded by the Sierra Morena.

National Park Monfragüe is without doubt the most attractive part of Extremadura. This park is known for its huge amount of raptors, such as Spanish Imperial Eagle, Monk- or Black Vulture, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-toed Eagle and Booted Eagle. On the cliffs throughout the park breed around 450 pair of Griffon Vulture. National Park Monfragüe is mainly closed to public, but along the road through the park all the specific birds can be seen. Most famous is the parking place near Peñafalcon, where Tagus river flows through the mountain range. This is a hotspot for birdwatchers!