Extremadura is very popular with bird lovers all over Europe, for it has a very divers population of interesting species of birds. All the year round one can enjoy particular species of birds that are difficult to be found anywhere else in Europe.

Extremadura is especially famous for its large numbers of birds of prey. With species like Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-toed Eagle and Booted Eagle.
Not to be missed are the large numbers of Griffon Vultures. Also Black Vultures brood here in considerable numbers. Less common is the Egyptian Vulture.
Extremadura has a considerable population of Red Kite, Black Kite, Lesser Kestrel and Montagu's Harrier, too. The marvellous Black-shouldered Kite, mainly active during twilight, can be admired at various places. 

A very particular kind of bird is Azure-winged Magpie: its area of distribution within Europe is confined to Extremadura. These birds, living in groups, are to be found very commonly in the dehesas. Colourful Mediterranean species like European Bee-eater, Hoopoe and European Roller can be found almost everywhere.

If you are looking specifically for steppe birds, you will not be disappointed. Considerable numbers of Great- and Little Bustard inhabit the plains of Cáceres and La Serena. Collared Pratincole, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse and Black-bellied Sandgrouse: interesting species that prefer to live on plains. Less striking, but at least as attractive are the large numbers of smaller birds that find a suitable brooding biotope or hibernation place. For instance species like Woodchat Shrike, Great Grey Shrike, Red-rumped Swallow, Blue Rock Thrush, Calandra Lark and Rock Bunting. This enumeration is far from exhaustive!

During the winter season tens of thousands of Common Cranes hibernate in Extremadura, where they find sufficient rest and food in the vast dehesas. Let yourself be surprised pleasantly and come and watch birds in Extremadura. Ten to one that you will not be disappointed in this and that you very much would like to come back.

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