Extremadura is one of Europe’s best destinations for birdwatching. You will find 340 species and a great diversity of landscapes, from dehesas (wooded pastures) and mountain ranges to plains and wetlands.
We will help you plan your trip. The birds you can see, the habitats, the best routes, and the companies that offer a personalized and quality service so that you can fully enjoy your getaway.
Nature and much more
Discover Extremadura
If you are passionate about birds, your journey begins here. Extremadura is a desired destination for ornithology lovers. The great variety of species and habitats are complemented by our historical heritage and our gastronomy. On the same trip, you can enjoy impressive biodiversity and a wonderful cultural and culinary offer!
Diversity of habitats
Dehesas (wooded pastures), wetlands, mountain ranges and plains with great ecological value.
Birds all year round
Residents, migratory, summer and wintering birds.
Exceptional places
Over 70% of the territory protected as Special Protection Area for Birds
Emblematic species
Extremadura is the refuge for some of the most unique birds in Europe.
Useful Information
Check out the birds you can see in Extremadura. Each species has a profile to identify it in its habitat with a description and image.
Do you want to live the experience first-hand?
We recommend the best areas for birdwatching. Incredible places, landscapes and species.
Responsible Tourism
Birding in Extremadura Club
Birding in Extremadura Club was established in 2012 to offer a service of excellence in birdwatching and nature observation.
This pioneering initiative in Spain brings together companies and entities with rigorously professional standards. It forms a public-private alliance to manage and promote ornithological tourism in a respectful manner. And it offers high-quality services to experience our natural heritage.
Who are the partners?
- Accommodations
- Local guides
- Photo services (hides)
- Travel agencies
- Tourist offices
- Interpretation centres
Any company or entity related to birdwatching in Extremadura can join the Birding Club.
Do you offer birding tourism services?
Birding in Extremadura Club is an excellent platform to promote your accommodation, company or territory. Take part in this unique project in Spain!
Birding Festivals
Semana de la Cigüeña
Desde 1990 se celebra en Malpartida de Cáceres una semana dedicada a la promoción de sus colonias de Cigüeña Blanca y el medio ambiente.
Festival de las Aves de Cáceres
¿Te imaginas observar aves mientras paseas por uno de los conjuntos monumentales más impresionantes de Europa, declarado Patrimonio Mundial? El Festival de las Aves ‘Ciudad de Cáceres’, organizado por la Junta de Extremadura, te propone descubrir el...
Birding Puebla
Este encuentro se centra en la ornitología y la naturaleza, ofreciendo una variedad de actividades como rutas ornitológicas, charlas, exposiciones y visitas culturales. Además, se realizará un Concurso Raid Fotográfico con premios para los primeros lugares. La...
Festival de los vencejos
El Festival de los Vencejos es ya un referente en el área de ornitología y naturaleza de Extremadura. En el se realizan diferentes conferencias, rutas, talleres... para expertos en la materia y también para noveles.
