Kyrgyzstan’s rugged Tien Shan peaks, alpine meadows and wide steppe create a mosaic of habitats that support a surprising variety of birds. Whether you’re scanning lakeshores or high ridgelines, the country’s landscapes make birding rewarding across elevations and seasons.
There are 100 Birds of Kyrgyzstan, ranging from Alpine Accentor to Yellow Wagtail. For each species you’ll find the Scientific name, Status, and Where to find, which you’ll find below.
When is the best time to see most of Kyrgyzstan’s bird species?
Late spring through early autumn (May–September) is the most productive period: migrants are present, breeding activity makes identification easier, and higher-elevation species descend to accessible areas. Winter can be good for certain raptors and high-altitude specialists if you’re prepared for cold conditions.
How current and reliable is the species status and location information?
The list compiles recent field guides and regional checklists, but local abundance and ranges can shift yearly; use the Status column as a snapshot and cross-check Where to find with recent trip reports or local birding groups before planning a visit.
Birds of Kyrgyzstan
| Name | Scientific name | Status | Where to find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukar Partridge | Alectoris chukar | resident | rocky slopes, foothills |
| Himalayan Snowcock | Tetraogallus himalayensis | resident | alpine Tien Shan slopes |
| Common Pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | introduced | farmland, river valleys |
| Common Quail | Coturnix coturnix | regular migrant | grasslands, agricultural fields |
| Demoiselle Crane | Anthropoides virgo | regular migrant | steppe, wetlands, migratory flocks |
| Common Crane | Grus grus | passage | wetlands, marshes, lakeshores |
| Whooper Swan | Cygnus cygnus | passage | large lakes, wintering shorelines |
| Ruddy Shelduck | Tadorna ferruginea | resident | lakes, rivers, Issyk-Kul shores |
| Northern Shoveler | Spatula clypeata | regular migrant | lakes, marshes, wetlands |
| Gadwall | Mareca strepera | regular migrant | freshwater wetlands |
| Mallard | Anas platyrhynchos | resident | rivers, lakes, wetlands |
| Eurasian Teal | Anas crecca | regular migrant | wetlands, shallow lakes |
| Common Pochard | Aythya ferina | regular migrant | deep lakes, reservoirs |
| Ferruginous Duck | Aythya nyroca | rare | reed-fringed lakes, slow rivers |
| Little Grebe | Tachybaptus ruficollis | resident | small lakes, ponds, reedbeds |
| Great Crested Grebe | Podiceps cristatus | resident | large lakes like Issyk-Kul |
| Grey Heron | Ardea cinerea | regular migrant | rivers, lakes, wetlands |
| Little Egret | Egretta garzetta | regular migrant | lakeshores, reedbeds |
| Black-winged Stilt | Himantopus himantopus | regular migrant | shallow wetlands, salt pans |
| Pied Avocet | Recurvirostra avosetta | passage | saline lakeshores, shallow flats |
| Common Sandpiper | Actitis hypoleucos | regular migrant | lake and river shores |
| Spotted Redshank | Tringa erythropus | passage | wetlands, mudflats during migration |
| Ruff | Calidris pugnax | passage | wet meadows, marsh edges |
| Saker Falcon | Falco cherrug | resident | open steppe, cliffs |
| Peregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinus | rare | cliffs, mountain gorges, urban foraging |
| Eurasian Hobby | Falco subbuteo | regular migrant | open woodlands, valleys |
| Common Kestrel | Falco tinnunculus | resident | open country, towns, steppe |
| Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | resident | high mountains, cliffs, alpine meadows |
| Steppe Eagle | Aquila nipalensis | regular migrant | open steppe, low hills |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle | Aquila heliaca | rare | open plains, steppe edges |
| Griffon Vulture | Gyps fulvus | rare | mountain cliffs, gorges |
| Cinereous Vulture | Aegypius monachus | rare | large forests and open hills |
| Bearded Vulture | Gypaetus barbatus | rare | high rocky cliffs, alpine zones |
| Common Buzzard | Buteo buteo | resident | wooded foothills, valleys |
| Long-legged Buzzard | Buteo rufinus | resident | steppe, semi-desert, rocky slopes |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Accipiter nisus | regular migrant | wooded valleys, orchards |
| Black Kite | Milvus migrans | resident | river valleys, farmland, towns |
| Red-footed Falcon | Falco vespertinus | passage | steppe, agricultural plains |
| Lesser Kestrel | Falco naumanni | rare | steppes, old buildings breeding colonies |
| Rock Dove | Columba livia | introduced | towns, cliffs, villages |
| Eurasian Collared-Dove | Streptopelia decaocto | resident | villages, towns, gardens |
| European Turtle Dove | Streptopelia turtur | regular migrant | wooded farmland, orchards |
| Common Cuckoo | Cuculus canorus | regular migrant | woodland edges, shrubland |
| Little Owl | Athene noctua | resident | open farmland, orchards, rocky slopes |
| Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Bubo bubo | resident | rocky cliffs, mountain forests |
| Common Nightingale | Luscinia megarhynchos | regular migrant | shrubs, riverine thickets |
| Common Redstart | Phoenicurus phoenicurus | regular migrant | open woodland, river valleys |
| Black Redstart | Phoenicurus ochruros | resident | rocky areas, towns, foothills |
| Blue Rock Thrush | Monticola solitarius | resident | cliffs, rocky outcrops, towns |
| Common Blackbird | Turdus merula | resident | gardens, woodlands, parks |
| Song Thrush | Turdus philomelos | regular migrant | woodlands, gardens |
| White Wagtail | Motacilla alba | resident | riversides, wetlands, towns |
| Yellow Wagtail | Motacilla flava | regular migrant | wet meadows, steppe pools |
| Water Pipit | Anthus spinoletta | resident | alpine meadows, lake shores |
| Tawny Pipit | Anthus campestris | resident | dry steppe, semi-desert |
| Horned Lark | Eremophila alpestris | resident | open steppe, high plateaus |
| Eurasian Skylark | Alauda arvensis | resident | grasslands, agricultural fields |
| Wallcreeper | Tichodroma muraria | resident | sheer cliffs, mountain gorges |
| Eurasian Hoopoe | Upupa epops | regular migrant | open woodlands, orchards |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | Dendrocopos major | resident | deciduous forests, parks |
| White-winged Snowfinch | Montifringilla nivalis | resident | alpine scree, high peaks |
| Common Linnet | Linaria cannabina | resident | steppe edges, scrubby fields |
| Eurasian Bullfinch | Pyrrhula pyrrhula | resident | mountain forests, river valleys |
| House Sparrow | Passer domesticus | resident | towns, villages, farms |
| Tree Sparrow | Passer montanus | resident | farmland, villages, hedgerows |
| Rock Sparrow | Petronia petronia | resident | rocky areas, villages in mountains |
| Eurasian Magpie | Pica pica | resident | open countryside, towns, wood edges |
| Common Raven | Corvus corax | resident | mountains, plateaus, towns |
| Hooded Crow | Corvus cornix | resident | lowlands, towns, agricultural areas |
| Red-billed Chough | Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | high cliffs, alpine pastures |
| Alpine Chough | Pyrrhocorax graculus | resident | high mountains, ski areas |
| Alpine Accentor | Prunella collaris | resident | alpine zones, rocky slopes |
| Dunnock | Prunella modularis | resident | woods, gardens, hedgerows |
| Eurasian Wren | Troglodytes troglodytes | resident | shrubby areas, forests, gardens |
| Eurasian Siskin | Spinus spinus | regular migrant | mountain forests, river valleys |
| Common Crossbill | Loxia curvirostra | irruptive | conifer forests, mountains |
| Great Grey Shrike | Lanius excubitor | resident | open steppe, scrub, foothills |
| Isabelline Shrike | Lanius isabellinus | regular migrant | open steppe, scrub |
| Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio | regular migrant | shrubs, hedgerows, steppe |
| Northern Wheatear | Oenanthe oenanthe | regular migrant | open ground, rocky slopes |
| Desert Wheatear | Oenanthe deserti | resident | semi-desert, lowland steppe |
| Isabelline Wheatear | Oenanthe isabellina | resident | dry steppes, low hills |
| Eurasian Penduline-Tit | Remiz pendulinus | regular migrant | reeds, riverside willow scrub |
| Bearded Reedling | Panurus biarmicus | regular migrant | large reedbeds, lakeshores |
| Long-tailed Tit | Aegithalos caudatus | resident | woodland edges, gardens |
| Eurasian Nuthatch | Sitta europaea | resident | deciduous and mixed forests |
| Golden Oriole | Oriolus oriolus | regular migrant | riverine woods, broadleaf trees |
| Crested Lark | Galerida cristata | resident | open fields, steppe, roadside verges |
| Calandra Lark | Melanocorypha calandra | resident | steppe, cereal fields |
| Black Lark | Melanocorypha yeltoniensis | rare | open steppe, breeding lowlands |
| Ortolan Bunting | Emberiza hortulana | regular migrant | scrubby fields, river valleys |
| Reed Bunting | Emberiza schoeniclus | regular migrant | reeds, wetlands, marshy edges |
| Rock Bunting | Emberiza cia | resident | rocky slopes, mountain scrub |
| Common Rosefinch | Carpodacus erythrinus | regular migrant | shrubs, riparian thickets |
| Twite | Linaria flavirostris | resident | alpine meadows, upland scrub |
| White-throated Dipper | Cinclus cinclus | resident | fast mountain streams, gorges |
| Great Tit | Parus major | resident | woodlands, gardens, parks |
| Coal Tit | Periparus ater | resident | conifer forests, mountain woodlands |
| Common Snipe | Gallinago gallinago | regular migrant | wet meadows, marshes |
| Eurasian Jay | Garrulus glandarius | resident | wooded valleys, oak forests |
Images and Descriptions
Chukar Partridge
Stocky, red-billed gamebird common on dry rocky hillsides; bold and often heard calling from cliffs. Walks on slopes in small coveys, prized by birdwatchers for easy daytime views and distinctive chuk-chuk calls.
Himalayan Snowcock
Large grey-brown upland gamebird of high alpine zones. Lives above the treeline on rocky scree and ridges, often seen in small groups. Bold and well camouflaged, a highlight for mountain birding.
Common Pheasant
Colorful introduced gamebird in lowland valleys and farmlands. Males are showy with iridescent plumage; often seen walking at field edges or flushed from cover. Established in some riverine and agricultural areas.
Common Quail
Small brown migratory gamebird that passes through in spring and autumn; sometimes breeds in grassy fields. Secretive and heard more often than seen, with a repetitive whistle-like call at dawn and dusk.
Demoiselle Crane
Elegant small crane with long legs and trailing head plumes during migration. Flies in loose flocks over steppes and wetlands; notable for acrobatic courtship and long-distance seasonal movements.
Common Crane
Tall, gray migratory crane often seen passing through or staging at lakes and marshes. Loud trumpeting calls and large flocks are memorable; spring and autumn migration times best for sightings.
Whooper Swan
Large, white swan with black-tipped bill and strong honking calls. Mainly a passage or winter visitor to large lakes; impressive in flocks and easy to spot at Issyk-Kul and other reservoirs.
Ruddy Shelduck
Striking orange-brown duck that often breeds at lakes and rivers. Loud and conspicuous, often seen in pairs or small flocks on the water or nearby mudflats near Issyk-Kul and steppe reservoirs.
Northern Shoveler
Distinctive broad-billed dabbling duck that frequents shallow wetlands. Males show green head and large spatulate bill in spring; common on migration and at wetland stopovers.
Gadwall
Subtle, elegantly patterned dabbling duck often seen in mixed flocks. Less showy than mallards but common at lakes and marshes during migration and winter months.
Mallard
The widespread, adaptable duck of rivers and ponds. Males are green-headed in breeding season; residents and migrants frequent almost any freshwater habitat near towns and countryside.
Eurasian Teal
Small dabbling duck with a striking green cheek patch on males. Common on shallow water and marshes during migration; often in flocks with other dabblers.
Common Pochard
Diving duck with rounded profile; males have reddish head and black chest. Visits deeper lakes and reservoirs in migration and winter; numbers fluctuate with water levels.
Ferruginous Duck
Beautiful dark-chestnut diving duck, scarce and locally distributed. Prefers reed-fringed lakes and quiet backwaters; conservation concern in many places, so a prized find near suitable wetlands.
Little Grebe
Tiny, compact grebe that nests on small ponds and reedbeds. Often skulking but shows its chestnut neck in breeding season; quick to dive when disturbed.
Great Crested Grebe
Elegant diving bird with ornate head plumes in breeding season. Performs remarkable courtship displays; common on large lakes where it dives for fish.
Grey Heron
Tall, slow-moving wader that stalks fish in shallow water. Common along rivers and shores year-round or seasonally; unmistakable silhouette and patient hunting style.
Little Egret
Small white egret with black bill and long plumes in breeding season. Visits shallow margins and reedbeds; increasingly regular at wetlands during warmer months.
Black-winged Stilt
Elegant long-legged wader with thin black bill and striking black-and-white plumage. Feeds in shallow saline or freshwater flats, often in small flocks during summer.
Pied Avocet
Distinctive black-and-white wader with upcurved bill, seen on saline lakes and mudflats. Occurs as passage or irregular visitor to suitable shallow lakes and saltpans.
Common Sandpiper
Small, brown-and-white shorebird that bobs constantly on shores and rocks. Widespread on migration along rivers and lakes, often foraging at the waterline.
Spotted Redshank
Tall, long-legged wader with striking breeding plumage. Uses marshes and mudflats on migration; watch for its high, ringing call and purposeful probing.
Ruff
Colorful wader in breeding season with elaborate ruff on males. Passes through wet meadows and marshy edges in spring and autumn; exciting for shorebird enthusiasts.
Saker Falcon
Powerful falcon that hunts over steppe and open country; culturally important and historically prized in falconry. Conservation-sensitive but still found in suitable rocky and open habitats.
Peregrine Falcon
World-famous fast falcon that nests on cliffs and occasionally uses tall buildings. Rare but recorded across mountain gorges and sometimes hunting over valleys.
Eurasian Hobby
Slim, agile falcon that feeds on flying insects and swifts in migration. Often seen hunting over river valleys and woodland edges during spring and autumn.
Common Kestrel
Small falcon known for hovering while hunting mice and insects. Widespread in open habitats, farmland, and on town outskirts, commonly seen perched on poles.
Golden Eagle
Majestic large eagle of high mountains and plateaus. Soaring over ridges and hunting in alpine meadows, an iconic species for mountain birdwatchers and shepherding landscapes.
Steppe Eagle
Large raptor of open grasslands and low hills; seen migrating and staging in steppe habitats. Vulnerable globally, so sightings of migrating flocks or solitary birds are notable.
Eastern Imperial Eagle
Impressive large eagle, now scarce and locally rare. Prefers open plains and steppe-forest mosaics; a sought-after sight where still present.
Griffon Vulture
Large, pale vulture that soars over cliffs and gorges. Rare but present in some mountain areas; often spotted during thermalling flights over canyons.
Cinereous Vulture
Massive dark vulture, one of Europe/Asia’s largest birds. Very rare in Kyrgyzstan; occasional records in large forested or open hilly landscapes.
Bearded Vulture
Spectacular bone-eating vulture with long wedge-shaped tail and orange-tinged plumage from soil staining. Very rare but breeds or visits high alpine cliffs where carrion is available.
Common Buzzard
Versatile medium raptor of wooded valleys and hill country. Often seen perched on trees or thermalling; populations include both resident and migratory individuals.
Long-legged Buzzard
Large, pale buzzard of open landscapes and rocky slopes. Prefers steppe and arid foothills; often seen perched conspicuously on low outcrops.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Small, agile hawk that hunts small birds among trees. Seen in wooded valleys and gardens especially during migration; swift and secretive when hunting.
Black Kite
Common, opportunistic raptor with forked tail, often seen over towns and river valleys scavenging. Social and noisy, frequently seen near human settlements.
Red-footed Falcon
Small, graceful falcon that breeds further north and passes through Kyrgyzstan. Striking in flight with red legs and swift aerial hunting; best seen on migration.
Lesser Kestrel
Small, social kestrel that nests in colonies in old buildings and cliffs. Rare but locally recorded in open agricultural and steppe areas; flutters during insect-rich summers.
Rock Dove
Feral pigeons derived from wild rock doves; ubiquitous in settlements and cliff faces. Urban-tolerant and often seen in town squares and near human habitation.
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Pale dove with a black neck collar, common in villages and towns. Often perches on wires and feeds in gardens; expands rapidly across suitable landscapes.
European Turtle Dove
Delicate migratory dove with soft purring song. Visits orchards and hedgerows in spring and summer; numbers have declined elsewhere so sightings are appreciated.
Common Cuckoo
Famous brood parasite with distinctive “cuck-oo” call in spring. Migratory visitor to river valleys and shrubby habitats, often heard before seen.
Little Owl
Compact, daytime-active owl that perches on posts and tree stumps. Prefers open countryside and villages; charming and confiding compared with many owls.
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Huge, powerful owl with ear tufts and deep hoots. Occupies cliff faces and rugged mountain terrain; mostly nocturnal but sometimes glimpsed at dusk.
Common Nightingale
Renowned songster of dense scrub and riverside thickets. Migratory breeder with rich, varied song; best heard at dawn and dusk in spring and early summer.
Common Redstart
Attractive small passerine with orange tail and pale belly. Breeds in open woodland and parks; migratory, often seen flicking its tail on low perches.
Black Redstart
Dark, adaptable redstart often seen on rocks, walls, and buildings. Males are slate-black with orange tail; common in towns and mountain villages.
Blue Rock Thrush
Striking blue male perches on rock faces and ruins. Found on cliffs and old stone buildings; sings melodically from exposed perches and is an attractive mountain species.
Common Blackbird
Familiar melodic thrush of gardens and woodlands. Male is glossy black with yellow bill; common and often seen foraging on lawns or in hedges.
Song Thrush
Brown-backed thrush with speckled breast and melodious repeating phrases. Migratory through the region and breeds in suitable woodlands and gardens.
White Wagtail
Energetic black-and-white wagtail that bobs its tail while walking along shores, roadsides, and town squares. Very noticeable and widespread across habitats.
Yellow Wagtail
Colorful wagtail in breeding plumage that favors wet grasslands and shallow pools. Common on migration and during the breeding season in open lowland habitats.
Water Pipit
Subtle, grey-brown pipit of high meadows and lakeshores. Widespread in alpine and subalpine zones, often seen bobbing along marshy edges and meltwater channels.
Tawny Pipit
Plain, ground-loving pipit of dry steppe and semi-desert. Walks on the ground and sings in flight; blends into open lowland habitats.
Horned Lark
Ground-dwelling lark with small black “horns” in some subspecies. Widespread across open steppe and plateau country; often seen in small flocks.
Eurasian Skylark
Famous for its soaring, tinkling song-flight over fields and meadows. Ground nesters of open farmland and steppe, skylarks are an iconic sound of the countryside.
Wallcreeper
Tiny, crimson-and-black cliff specialist that creeps over vertical rock faces. Often a prized find, it probes crevices for insects and flashes brilliant wings as it moves.
Eurasian Hoopoe
Crested bird with a distinctive hooping call and bold black-and-white wings. Feeds on the ground for insects in orchards and open river valleys during the breeding season.
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Medium woodpecker with bold black-and-white pattern and red belly patch in young. Drills and drums in deciduous and mixed forests and is an engaging forest species.
White-winged Snowfinch
Pale, stocky finch of exposed high-elevation scree and ridges. Tolerant of cold, often seen feeding around mountain huts and alpine pastures in flocks.
Common Linnet
Small finch with rosy breast in males during breeding season. Prefers scrubby steppe edges and hedgerows; often aggregates in seed-rich fields outside breeding season.
Eurasian Bullfinch
Chunky, soft-voiced finch with a thick bill and a bright pinkish breast on males. Prefers wooded valleys and forest edges.
House Sparrow
Synanthropic, ubiquitous sparrow in urban and rural settlements. Bold and familiar, often at feeders, around markets, and in farmyards.
Tree Sparrow
Chirpy, brown-capped sparrow of farmland and villages. Less tied to humans than house sparrows but common around agricultural areas and hedgerows.
Rock Sparrow
Stout, streaked sparrow that favors rocky slopes and mountain villages. Often nests in crevices and is comfortable around human dwellings in highland areas.
Eurasian Magpie
Bold, noisy black-and-white corvid common near settlements and fields. Intelligent and opportunistic, widely seen in towns and countryside alike.
Common Raven
Large, all-black corvid with a deep croak. Ubiquitous in wild high country and increasingly common near towns; impressive both in flight and when foraging.
Hooded Crow
Grey-and-black crow common across lowland and agricultural landscapes. Bold and adaptable, often seen scavenging or perched on wires.
Red-billed Chough
Glossy black corvid with red bill and legs, very agile on cliff ledges. Prefers high pastures and coastal-like cliff habitats inland; distinctive flight and calls.
Alpine Chough
Joyful, acrobatic chough of high alpine zones with yellow bill. Social and bold around mountain huts and ski resorts, often scavenging with flocks.
Alpine Accentor
Subtle brown bird of high-elevation rocks and scree. Often found in small flocks feeding on insects and seeds among boulders above the tree line.
Dunnock
Shy, brown-grey passerine often skulking in undergrowth. Sings quietly from low perches and favors shaded gardens and hedgerows.
Eurasian Wren
Tiny, round bird with a loud, complex song. Energetic and often heard before seen in dense scrub, gardens, and woodland edges.
Eurasian Siskin
Small, lively finch visiting conifer and mixed forests. Males show greenish-yellow plumage and flicking flight; common on passage and some winters.
Common Crossbill
Specialized finch with crossed bill for extracting conifer seeds. Occurs irregularly in irruptive years in mountain conifer forests; attractive in flight and at feeders.
Great Grey Shrike
Large shrike that impales prey on thorns or barbed wire. Prefers open steppe and scrubby slopes; striking black-and-white face pattern and bold hunting behavior.
Isabelline Shrike
Pale, sandy-coloured shrike of arid and semi-arid steppe. Hunts from perches, taking large insects and small vertebrates; widespread in suitable dry habitats.
Red-backed Shrike
Showy breeding migrant with hooked bill and masked face. Perches conspicuously in bushes to hunt insects and small prey during the summer months.
Northern Wheatear
Active, long-distance migratory passerine that favors stony ground and open fields. Males show buff plumage and white rump; common on passage and breeding in suitable areas.
Desert Wheatear
Pale wheatear of dry desert and semi-desert landscapes. Bold and confiding, perches on low shrubs and posts while hunting insects on the ground.
Isabelline Wheatear
Pale sandy wheatear common across Central Asian steppes. Perches on short posts, feeds on insects, and is well adapted to open arid country.
Eurasian Penduline-Tit
Tiny, acrobatic bird notable for its elaborate hanging nests. Favors reedbeds and riverside willows where it weaves pouch-like nests from plant hairs and feathers.
Bearded Reedling
Small, orange-buff bird of extensive reedbeds. Distinctive long tail and piercing calls; specialists of large reed systems like lakeshores with mature stands.
Long-tailed Tit
Tiny, long-tailed social bird moving in flocks through trees and hedges. Soft, high calls and fluffy appearance make it a charming garden visitor in wooded areas.
Eurasian Nuthatch
Compact, acrobatic bird that climbs trunk-first and wedges seeds into bark crevices. Bold colors and curious behaviour; common in mature woodlands of valleys and hills.
Golden Oriole
Flashy yellow-and-black songster in summer, often heard before seen. Prefers tall broadleaf trees near rivers and orchards; delivered with a fluting, melodious song.
Crested Lark
Ground-dwelling lark with a shaggy crest, common in open fields and disturbed ground. Sings melodiously in flight and is a familiar steppe bird.
Calandra Lark
Large, bulky lark of open cereal fields and steppe. Booming song-flight and ground-dwelling habits; more often heard than noticed from distance.
Black Lark
Stately, mainly dark lark of wide steppe expanses. Rare in Kyrgyzstan but recorded in open lowlands; males in breeding plumage are strikingly dark.
Ortolan Bunting
Small bunting that favors low scrub and field edges. Males have warm tones and a simple melodic song; seen in migration and summer in suitable patches.
Reed Bunting
Stout, streaked bunting of reedbeds and marsh margins. Often nests among reeds and is commonly seen where tall wet vegetation occurs.
Rock Bunting
Distinctive bunting with patterned head and strong bill found on rocky mountainsides and shrub-covered scree. Typically seen singly or in small groups.
Common Rosefinch
Rosy male in breeding plumage that perches in riverside bushes. Migratory and often secretive in dense thickets, its song is a sweet, rich warble.
Twite
Small, streaked finch of alpine and upland areas feeding on seeds and small insects. Often seen in flocks on high meadows and scrubby ridges.
White-throated Dipper
Stocky, aquatic passerine that dives and walks underwater hunting aquatic invertebrates. Confined to fast-flowing streams and gorges where it perches boldly on rocks.
Great Tit
Familiar, noisy tit with striking black head and yellow underparts. Versatile and common in woodlands and urban parks, often visits nestboxes and feeders.
Coal Tit
Small, energetic tit of coniferous and mixed forests. Dusky cap and distinctive call; common in higher-elevation woodlands and mountain valleys.
Common Snipe
Cryptically-patterned shorebird that probes soft ground for invertebrates. Flutters up with a distinctive zigzag flight when flushed; common during migration at marshy spots.
Eurasian Jay
Colorful corvid with pinkish body and blue wing patches. Secretive in dense woods but conspicuous by loud calls; caches acorns and plays a vital ecological role.
