Athens 10 most colourful birds

10 most colourful birds of Athens and where to find them

Some of the most colorful birds of Europe breed around Athens, or visit the area temporary as an important stopover during migration.
|This is a top 10 list, based on international birders that join our guided birdwatching tours every year. 

Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Squacco Heron: April and May
at 
Schinias National Park and most wetlands

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus)
Red-footed Falcon: mid to late April
at 
Spata fields


Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
Great Spotted Cuckoo: March, April in Spata fields

Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Hoopoe: from April until September in urban parks,
like Tritsis Park, Acropolis & Philopappou Hills

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Common Kingfisher: November to March at Oropos Lagoon,
 
Vravrona Wetland and smaller wetlands


Black-headed Wagtaill (Motacilla feldegg)
Black-headed Wagtail: April to September
at 
Oropos LagoonSchinias National Park


Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Blue Rock Thrush: all year long
at 
Mt HymettusErythres plains


Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia)
Cretzschmar’s Bunting: April to August
at Mt Pendeli, 
Mt Parnitha

Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala)
Black-headed Bunting: end of April to August,
at 
Spata fieldsErythres plains

Spyros Skareas
Bird Guide and Certified Tour Leader
Athens, GREECE


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