Kazakhstan’s wide-open steppe, salt lakes and mountain foothills form a crossroads for migratory flyways and resident breeders. From coastal wetlands to highland meadows, that variety of habitats supports a diverse list of species worth exploring.
There are 97 Birds of Kazakhstan, ranging from Black Kite to Whooper Swan. Each entry is organized with Scientific name,Status,Regions and habitat so you can quickly check identification, conservation notes and where each species occurs — you’ll find below.
When is the best time and place to see birds in Kazakhstan?
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) migrations are prime times, with wetlands like Korgalzhyn and Lake Tengiz, the Caspian coast and northern steppe offering concentrated passage; mountain zones and river valleys are better for breeders and summer specialties.
How current and reliable is the species information listed below?
The list compiles recent checklists, field guides and survey data, but local statuses and ranges can change; use it as a starting point and consult local ornithological groups, BirdLife or national agencies for the latest conservation updates.
Birds of Kazakhstan
| Common name | Scientific name | Status | Regions and habitat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steppe Eagle | Aquila nipalensis | Breeding migrant | Central and southern steppe, semi-desert |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle | Aquila heliaca | Breeding migrant | River valleys, steppe woodlands, south Kazakhstan |
| Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | Resident | Mountain ranges (Tian Shan, Altai), rocky areas |
| Saker Falcon | Falco cherrug | Resident | Open steppe and semi-desert, nesting cliffs |
| Peregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinus | Breeding migrant | Cliffs, wetlands, towns, across Kazakhstan |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Accipiter nisus | Breeding migrant | Woodland edges, riverine forests, parks |
| Marsh Harrier | Circus aeruginosus | Breeding migrant | Wetlands, reedbeds, lakeshores |
| Pallid Harrier | Circus macrourus | Breeding migrant | Open steppe and grassland, southern plains |
| Common Kestrel | Falco tinnunculus | Resident | Open country, farmland, towns across Kazakhstan |
| Lesser Kestrel | Falco naumanni | Breeding migrant | Steppe villages, cliffs, central Kazakhstan |
| Demoiselle Crane | Grus virgo | Breeding migrant | Dry steppe, grasslands, central and south |
| Common Crane | Grus grus | Passage | Wet meadows, marshes, migration staging areas |
| Whooper Swan | Cygnus cygnus | Winter visitor | Southern lakes, reservoirs, lowland wetlands |
| Mute Swan | Cygnus olor | Breeding migrant | Lakes, rivers, wetlands across Kazakhstan |
| Greylag Goose | Anser anser | Breeding migrant | Wetlands, river valleys, northern lakes |
| Greater White-fronted Goose | Anser albifrons | Winter visitor | Caspian coast, wetlands, southern lakes |
| Ruddy Shelduck | Tadorna ferruginea | Resident | Lakes, rivers, steppe ponds, Caspian coast |
| Common Shelduck | Tadorna tadorna | Breeding migrant | Coastal flats, saline lakes, Caspian shore |
| Mallard | Anas platyrhynchos | Resident | Lakes, rivers, wetlands countrywide |
| Northern Shoveler | Spatula clypeata | Breeding migrant | Shallow lakes, marshes, steppe ponds |
| Northern Pintail | Anas acuta | Passage | Steppe lakes, reservoirs, wetlands |
| Garganey | Spatula querquedula | Breeding migrant | Shallow marshes, reedbeds, flooded steppe |
| Eurasian Wigeon | Mareca penelope | Winter visitor | Southern lakes, reservoirs, coastal wetlands |
| Eurasian Teal | Anas crecca | Passage | Wetlands, marshes, reedbeds across country |
| Common Pochard | Aythya ferina | Breeding migrant | Lakes, reservoirs, steppe wetlands |
| Ferruginous Duck | Aythya nyroca | Breeding migrant | Shallow reed-fringed lakes and marshes |
| Tufted Duck | Aythya fuligula | Breeding migrant | Lakes, reservoirs, wetlands countrywide |
| Dalmatian Pelican | Pelecanus crispus | Breeding migrant | Large lakes, wetlands, Caspian coastal lagoons |
| Great Cormorant | Phalacrocorax carbo | Resident | Rivers, lakes, Caspian coast, cliffs |
| Pygmy Cormorant | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Breeding migrant | Caspian wetlands, river deltas, reedbeds |
| Great White Pelican | Pelecanus onocrotalus | Passage | Large lakes, wetlands, occasional colonies |
| Eurasian Spoonbill | Platalea leucorodia | Passage | Shallow lakes, marshes, saline flats |
| Black-winged Stilt | Himantopus himantopus | Breeding migrant | Shallow saline lakes, marshes, steppe pools |
| Pied Avocet | Recurvirostra avosetta | Breeding migrant | Shallow saline lakes, mudflats, Caspian coast |
| Kentish Plover | Charadrius alexandrinus | Breeding migrant | Sandy and saline shores, steppe lakes |
| Little Ringed Plover | Charadrius dubius | Breeding migrant | Riverside shingle, lakeshores, gravel bars |
| Northern Lapwing | Vanellus vanellus | Breeding migrant | Wet grasslands, farmlands, steppe meadows |
| Sociable Lapwing | Vanellus gregarius | Breeding migrant | Open steppe and semi-desert, central Kazakhstan |
| Common Sandpiper | Actitis hypoleucos | Passage | Rivers, lakeshores, wetlands across Kazakhstan |
| Ruff | Calidris pugnax | Passage | Wet meadows, floodplains, migration hotspots |
| Curlew Sandpiper | Calidris ferruginea | Passage | Mudflats, saline lakes, migration stopovers |
| Broad-billed Sandpiper | Calidris falcinellus | Passage | Wet meadows, flooded steppe, migration sites |
| Temminck’s Stint | Calidris temminckii | Passage | Shallow wetlands, flooded fields, saltpans |
| Black-tailed Godwit | Limosa limosa | Passage | Wet meadows, shallow lakes, floodplains |
| Eurasian Curlew | Numenius arquata | Passage | Wetlands, coastal mudflats, steppe margins |
| Whimbrel | Numenius phaeopus | Passage | Coastal mudflats, river mouths, marshes |
| Common Redshank | Tringa totanus | Passage | Marshes, lake shores, wet meadows |
| Marsh Sandpiper | Tringa stagnatilis | Passage | Marshes, shallow pools, salt lakes |
| Pallas’s Sandgrouse | Syrrhaptes paradoxus | Breeding migrant | Flat open steppe and deserts, central plains |
| Black-bellied Sandgrouse | Pterocles orientalis | Resident | Semi-desert, steppe, shingle plains |
| Common Pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | Introduced | Farmland edges, reedbeds, wooded steppe |
| Black Kite | Milvus migrans | Breeding migrant | River valleys, steppe, towns, landfill sites |
| White-tailed Eagle | Haliaeetus albicilla | Breeding migrant | Caspian coast, large lakes, rivers |
| Osprey | Pandion haliaetus | Breeding migrant | Lakes, reservoirs, rivers and Caspian shores |
| Little Grebe | Tachybaptus ruficollis | Resident | Small ponds, reed-fringed lakes, slow rivers |
| Great Crested Grebe | Podiceps cristatus | Breeding migrant | Large lakes, reservoirs, reed-fringed waters |
| Horned Grebe | Podiceps auritus | Winter visitor | Coastal bays, large lakes in winter |
| Eurasian Bittern | Botaurus stellaris | Passage | Large reedbeds, marshes and wetland complexes |
| Little Bittern | Ixobrychus minutus | Breeding migrant | Reedbeds, marshes, rivers and lakes |
| Grey Heron | Ardea cinerea | Resident | Rivers, lakes, marshes, coastlines countrywide |
| Purple Heron | Ardea purpurea | Breeding migrant | Large reedbeds, marshes, river valleys |
| Great Egret | Ardea alba | Passage | Wetlands, marshes, lakeshores |
| Cattle Egret | Bubulcus ibis | Breeding migrant | Farmland, wetlands, grazing areas, steppe |
| Little Egret | Egretta garzetta | Breeding migrant | Shallow lakes, marshes, coastal lagoons |
| White Stork | Ciconia ciconia | Breeding migrant | Villages, wetlands, river valleys, steppe |
| Black Stork | Ciconia nigra | Breeding migrant | Forest rivers, remote wetlands, mountain valleys |
| Great Bustard | Otis tarda | Breeding migrant | Open steppe and agricultural plains, central Kazakhstan |
| MacQueen’s Bustard | Chlamydotis macqueenii | Breeding migrant | Desert steppe, semi-desert plains, south Kazakhstan |
| Common Quail | Coturnix coturnix | Breeding migrant | Farmland, grasslands, steppe, reed edges |
| Little Owl | Athene noctua | Resident | Farmland, villages, steppe with trees and rocks |
| Long-eared Owl | Asio otus | Breeding migrant | Wooded edges, reedbeds, steppe shrubs |
| Short-eared Owl | Asio flammeus | Passage | Open steppe, meadows, marshes |
| Snowy Owl | Bubo scandiacus | Vagrant | Rare irruptive visitor to steppe and plains |
| Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Bubo bubo | Resident | Rocky cliffs, mountains, forest edges |
| European Bee-eater | Merops apiaster | Breeding migrant | River valleys, steppe, sand cliffs, southern regions |
| Hoopoe | Upupa epops | Breeding migrant | Open woodlands, orchards, steppe, river valleys |
| European Roller | Coracias garrulus | Breeding migrant | Open woodland, riparian trees, steppe, southern regions |
| Common Kingfisher | Alcedo atthis | Breeding migrant | Rivers, streams, lakes, reed-fringed waterbodies |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | Dendrocopos major | Resident | Woodlands, riparian forests, parks, northern Kazakhstan |
| Eurasian Skylark | Alauda arvensis | Resident | Open steppe, agricultural fields, meadows |
| Crested Lark | Galerida cristata | Resident | Dry steppe, farmland, roadside, semi-desert |
| Calandra Lark | Melanocorypha calandra | Breeding migrant | Open steppe, dry grasslands, agricultural plains |
| Horned Lark | Eremophila alpestris | Resident | Open steppe, high-altitude plains, cold grasslands |
| Isabelline Shrike | Lanius isabellinus | Breeding migrant | Open scrub, steppe hedges, sand dunes, south |
| Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio | Breeding migrant | Farmland hedges, scrub, steppe edges |
| Common Whitethroat | Sylvia communis | Breeding migrant | Shrubland, riverine scrub, gardens, steppe edges |
| Tawny Pipit | Anthus campestris | Breeding migrant | Dry steppe, semi-desert, open fields |
| Water Pipit | Anthus spinoletta | Passage | Alpine streams, wet meadows, lakeshores |
| Eurasian Wren | Troglodytes troglodytes | Resident | Forests, scrub, river valleys, gardens |
| Common Nightingale | Luscinia megarhynchos | Breeding migrant | Riparian scrub, river valleys, southern foothills |
| Song Thrush | Turdus philomelos | Breeding migrant | Woodlands, parks, gardens, riverine forests |
| Fieldfare | Turdus pilaris | Winter visitor | Open farmland, orchards, steppe edges in winter |
| Redwing | Turdus iliacus | Passage | Woodland edges, hedges, wetlands on migration |
| Mistle Thrush | Turdus viscivorus | Breeding migrant | Open woodlands, parks, mountain valleys |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher | Ficedula parva | Breeding migrant | Deciduous forests, riverine woodlands, northern Kazakhstan |
| European Pied Flycatcher | Ficedula hypoleuca | Breeding migrant | Woodland, parks, river groves, northern regions |
| Common Chiffchaff | Phylloscopus collybita | Breeding migrant | Woodlands, riparian scrub, parks, across country |
Images and Descriptions
Steppe Eagle
Large dark eagle of open steppe with broad wings and bowed beak. Fairly common on migration and breeding in grasslands; notable as a steppe specialist and conservation concern due to declines.
Eastern Imperial Eagle
Majestic, large eagle with dark body and pale nape. Breeds in wooded steppe and riparian groves; locally uncommon but highly notable and protected.
Golden Eagle
Powerful raptor with long wings and golden nape. Resident in high mountains; impressive predator often seen soaring over cliffs and alpine plateaus.
Saker Falcon
Large falcon, sandy plumage and strong build. Iconic species of Kazakhstan’s open country, prized in falconry and of high conservation interest.
Peregrine Falcon
Fast, barrel-chested falcon with striking facial markings. Breeds on cliffs and urban sites; passage and breeder, notable for aerial hunting prowess.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Small accipiter with thin body, short rounded wings and long tail. Common in wooded areas during breeding season; agile predator of songbirds.
Marsh Harrier
Large brown harrier with slow, buoyant flight and long legs. Breeds in reeds and marshes; conspicuous and widespread in wetland habitats.
Pallid Harrier
Slender, pale harrier with owl-like face and buoyant flight. Breeding migrant in open steppe, noticeable during migration and conservation interest.
Common Kestrel
Small falcon often seen hovering with pointed wings and long tail. Widespread resident; familiar in farmland and steppe hunting insects and small mammals.
Lesser Kestrel
Smaller, more colourful kestrel often nesting in colonies. Breeds in steppe and agricultural areas; locally common and a charismatic summer visitor.
Demoiselle Crane
Slender, elegant crane with grey plumage and long black neck feathers. Breeds in open steppe; charismatic and often seen in flocks on migration.
Common Crane
Tall grey crane with black-and-white face pattern. Numerous on migration and at staging wetlands; spectacular migrating flocks in spring and autumn.
Whooper Swan
Large white swan with yellow bill patch and loud trumpet calls. Winters on unfrozen lakes and reservoirs; elegant and relatively common in winter.
Mute Swan
Familiar white swan with orange bill and knob. Breeds on larger lakes and slow rivers; commonly seen in suitable wetlands.
Greylag Goose
Large grey goose with pink bill. Breeds in marshes and lakes; common breeder and widely seen in flocks on water bodies.
Greater White-fronted Goose
Medium goose with orange legs and white face band. Winters in southern wetlands and coastal flats, often in large flocks.
Ruddy Shelduck
Striking orange-brown waterfowl with pale head. Common and characteristic of Central Asian waters; nests in holes and cliffs, widely seen year-round.
Common Shelduck
Black-and-white patterned waterfowl with chestnut breast band. Breeds on saline lakes and coasts; conspicuous in flocks on mudflats.
Mallard
Familiar dabbling duck with green-headed males. Very common resident and breeding bird in most wetlands and urban ponds.
Northern Shoveler
Distinctive large-spatulate bill and striking male plumage. Breeding migrant in shallow wetlands and common on migration.
Northern Pintail
Elegant duck with long pointed tail and fine neck. Numerous on migration and passage through Kazakhstan’s wetlands.
Garganey
Small dabbling duck with striking male eye-stripe. Breeds in marshy wetlands; a typical spring and summer visitor.
Eurasian Wigeon
Compact duck with distinctive head pattern in males. Winters on southern wetlands and coastal lagoons; common in winter flocks.
Eurasian Teal
Small dabbling duck with green eye patch on males. Common passage migrant and winter visitor in suitable wetlands.
Common Pochard
Diving duck with reddish head in males. Breeds and winters in open lakes; locally common but has declined in parts of range.
Ferruginous Duck
Dark, rich-chestnut diving duck prized by birders. Breeds in freshwater marshes; globally vulnerable and of conservation concern in Kazakhstan.
Tufted Duck
Black-and-white diving duck with tufted head. Common breeder and migrant on deeper lakes and reservoirs.
Dalmatian Pelican
Huge white pelican with shaggy nape and massive bill pouch. Breeds at selected lakes and is a flagship wetland species.
Great Cormorant
Large dark fishing cormorant with long neck. Widespread resident on rivers and coasts, often perching in groups drying wings.
Pygmy Cormorant
Small, slim cormorant with glossy plumage. Locally breeds in Caspian and river delta reedbeds; less common than great cormorant.
Great White Pelican
Very large white pelican with pink bill pouch. Occurs as passage visitor and occasional breeder at big wetlands; impressive flocks on migration.
Eurasian Spoonbill
White wader with spatulate bill used for sweeping water. Passage visitor at wetlands and salt lakes; a distinctive forager in shallow water.
Black-winged Stilt
Long-legged, elegant wader with thin black bill. Breeds at saline and freshwater ponds; visually striking and common in suitable sites.
Pied Avocet
Black-and-white wader with upturned bill. Breeds on saline flats and coastal lagoons; notable for elegant sweeping foraging.
Kentish Plover
Small pale plover with dark eye patch. Breeds on shores and flat saline habitats; common on coasts and inland salt lakes.
Little Ringed Plover
Small plover with dark eye-band and yellow eye-ring. Breeds on gravelly shorelines and riverbanks; common spring and summer visitor.
Northern Lapwing
Stocky plover with crest and iridescent plumage. Breeds in wet meadows and farmland; well-known for its aerial display flights.
Sociable Lapwing
Critically endangered lapwing with patterned head and bold markings. Breeds on steppe; internationally important species with very limited population and strong conservation focus.
Common Sandpiper
Small, brown-and-white wader with teetering walk. Widespread passage migrant and summer visitor along freshwater shores.
Ruff
Medium wader with ornate breeding plumage in males. Common passage migrant in marshy stopover sites, famous for lekking males.
Curlew Sandpiper
Small sandpiper with curved bill in breeding plumage. Passage migrant through wetlands and salt lakes, often in mixed wader flocks.
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Small, streaked wader with broad bill and delicate build. Passage migrant through inland wetlands; sought by birders at spring and autumn stopovers.
Temminck’s Stint
Tiny, active sandpiper with fine bill. Regular passage migrant at shallow inland wetlands; often in flocks with other small waders.
Black-tailed Godwit
Long-legged wader with upturned bill and black-and-white wings. Passage migrant and occasional breeder in marshy areas; gathers in flocks at stopovers.
Eurasian Curlew
Large curlew with long down-curved bill and haunting call. Passage migrant and occasional winter visitor along wetlands and coastal zones.
Whimbrel
Large curlew-like wader with striped crown. Passage migrant through coastal and inland wetlands, commonly seen on migration.
Common Redshank
Medium wader with red legs and loud alarm call. Passage migrant frequenting marshy wetlands and lakeshores.
Marsh Sandpiper
Slim, long-legged sandpiper with delicate bill. Regular passage migrant at shallow marshes and flooded steppe.
Pallas’s Sandgrouse
Unusual sandgrouse with pigeon-like body and feathered legs. Breeds on wide open steppe; nomadic irruptions make it a dramatic visitor.
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Chunky sandgrouse with patterned back and dark belly in males. Resident in dry habitats; often flies to water at dusk in flocks.
Common Pheasant
Colorful gamebird with long tail and loud call. Introduced and established in parts of Kazakhstan; conspicuous in agricultural landscapes.
Black Kite
Medium raptor with forked tail and buoyant flight. Common migrant and breeder near human settlements and wetlands, often scavenging.
White-tailed Eagle
Huge eagle with pale tail and broad wings. Breeds along coasts and big lakes; spectacular and often seen fishing.
Osprey
Fish-eating raptor with white underparts and dark eye-stripe. Breeds on large water bodies; noted for hovering and dramatic dives.
Little Grebe
Tiny diving grebe with chestnut neck in breeding season. Common year-round on small water bodies; skulking but frequently heard.
Great Crested Grebe
Elegant grebe with ornate head plumes in summer. Breeds on larger lakes and is a familiar resident in many wetland sites.
Horned Grebe
Small grebe with dark crown and striking breeding head pattern. Winters on open water; less common and attractive to waterbird watchers.
Eurasian Bittern
Stocky, cryptic heron with booming call. Passage and scarce breeder in reedbeds; very secretive but audible at dusk and dawn.
Little Bittern
Small, secretive heron with buff and dark plumage. Breeds in dense reedbeds; a sought-after species for wetland birders.
Grey Heron
Tall grey heron with long neck and dagger bill. Widespread resident and familiar fishing silhouette at waterways.
Purple Heron
Slender heron with maroon neck and barred body. Breeds in extensive reedbeds and is less common than grey heron but noticeable where present.
Great Egret
Large white heron with S-shaped neck. Passage visitor and occasional breeder; elegant and often seen wading in shallow water.
Cattle Egret
Small white egret often near grazing animals. Expanding breeder in agricultural zones and wetlands; notable for associating with livestock.
Little Egret
Small white heron with black bill and yellow feet. Breeds locally in wetlands and coastal areas; graceful, active feeder.
White Stork
Large white stork with black flight feathers and long red bill. Common breeding bird often nesting on buildings and poles; a familiar sight.
Black Stork
Black-backed stork with white underside and long red bill. More secretive than white stork; breeds in forested river valleys and remote wetlands.
Great Bustard
Huge, heavy-bodied bustard with striking display plumage in males. Breeds on open steppe; iconic species of grassland ecosystems and conservation concern.
MacQueen’s Bustard
Sandy-coloured bustard adapted to dry plains. Breeds in arid steppe and semi-desert; prized by wildlife watchers for its large, stately presence.
Common Quail
Small brown gamebird with distinctive call at dawn. Breeds in grassland and agricultural fields; often more heard than seen.
Little Owl
Small, squat owl with yellow eyes and spotted plumage. Resident in open country, nesting in buildings and tree cavities; often visible at dusk.
Long-eared Owl
Ear-tufted owl with mottled plumage and penetrating eyes. Breeds in semi-open habitats; secretive but roosts are sometimes visible in trees.
Short-eared Owl
Medium owl with rounded head and moth-like low flight. Irregular migrant and winter visitor in open country; notable for daytime hunting.
Snowy Owl
Striking white owl of the Arctic; rare vagrant to Kazakhstan during irruption years. Highly sought after by birders when it appears.
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Very large owl with ear tufts and powerful appearance. Resident in mountains and rocky country; notable nocturnal predator with deep hooting call.
European Bee-eater
Colorful, slender bird with bright green, blue and chestnut plumage. Breeds in colonies in south and central Kazakhstan; spectacular and noisy.
Hoopoe
Crested bird with cinnamon plumage and black-and-white wings. Breeds widely as a summer visitor; distinctive undulating flight and raised crest.
European Roller
Bright blue bird with stout body and heavy bill. Breeds in trees and cliffs; striking coloration makes it a favorite among birders.
Common Kingfisher
Small, vivid blue-and-orange bird often seen perched over water. Breeds along clear streams and lakes; flashy and easily noticed hunting fish.
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Bold black-and-white woodpecker with red undertail. Resident in forests and larger parks; drums on trees and is frequently heard.
Eurasian Skylark
Brown streaked songbird famous for its soaring song flight. Common resident of open habitats across Kazakhstan; a classic steppe species.
Crested Lark
Stout lark with peaked crest and streaky plumage. Widespread resident in open, dry habitats; sings from exposed perches.
Calandra Lark
Large streaked lark with bold black mark on breast. Breeds in steppe and cultivated plains; notable for loud, melodic song.
Horned Lark
Pale lark with facial pattern and small feather tufts. Resident in open and often barren habitats; visible on ploughed fields and plateaus.
Isabelline Shrike
Pale shrike with masked face and hooked bill. Breeds across central Asia’s steppe; a typical and attractive shrubland predator of insects.
Red-backed Shrike
Grey-backed male with chestnut rump and black mask. Breeds in brushy habitats; common and conspicuous during summer months.
Common Whitethroat
Small warbler with grey head and white throat patch. Breeding migrant frequenting bushes and hedges; sings from open perches.
Tawny Pipit
Sandy-buff pipit with long legs and plain face. Breeds on dry open ground; rather tame and seen walking on the ground hunting insects.
Water Pipit
Damp-habitat pipit with pale underparts and streaked back. Occurs in mountain streams and wetlands on passage; winters at lower elevations.
Eurasian Wren
Tiny, rounded brown bird with loud song. Resident in woodlands and riparian scrub; often seen flitting among branches near streams.
Common Nightingale
Powerful singer with rich, melodious song from dense shrubs. Breeds in southern river valleys and woodlands; more often heard than seen.
Song Thrush
Medium thrush with spotted breast and melodic phrases. Breeds in wooded areas and gardens; fairly common and vocal in spring.
Fieldfare
Grey-backed thrush often in flocks feeding on berries. Regular winter visitor across Kazakhstan’s agricultural zones and steppe margins.
Redwing
Small thrush with reddish flanks and bold eyebrow. Passage migrant and winter visitor in woodland margins and river valleys.
Mistle Thrush
Large thrush with spotted underparts and upright posture. Breeds in parkland and forest edges; sings year-round from high perches.
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Small, delicate flycatcher with salmon throat in males. Breeds in wooded areas; a charming songster and common summer visitor.
European Pied Flycatcher
Black-and-white flycatcher in males, nest-box user. Breeds in forests and groves; a familiar migratory passerine during summer.
Common Chiffchaff
Tiny olive-brown warbler with repetitive “chiff-chaff” call. Common breeding migrant in willow and poplar-lined river valleys and parks.
