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Italy is a natural bridge connecting continental Europe to Africa across the Mediterranean. The heterogeneity of natural habitats offers many opportunities to watch birds, starting from species typical of the Siberian taiga, as the Pygmy Owl, to an Indo-African species as the Bonelli's Eagle.
The most authorative and up to-date birding guide is "A birdwatcher's guide to Italy", by L.Ruggieri & I.Festari. edited by Lynx 2005.
The total number of bird species recorded for Italy is now 526!
Look also at our and
at the Rarities Section.
Here you can find a selection of some of the most interesting Italian species and the places where you can find them. Please note that the map is merely representative and some of the indicated birds can also be watched in other areas. Nevertheless, the sites here shown are the most suitable for experiencing more of the natural beauty of some of the best wild areas in Italy, even if you are not a birder.
If you want to receive more information about the indicated sites, or if you are planning to come to Italy for birdwatching, do not hesitate to contact us: email!
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TOP TEN SITES
for birdwatching in Italy
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