List of Bulgaria birds

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The list of Bulgaria birds includes all bird species which have been seen in the country. Birds marked with (W) are species which spend the winter in Bulgaria but do not breed there, birds marked with (V) are vagrant species and birds marked with (I) are Introduced species. The list is presented in taxonomic order.

The varied natural habitat, relief and climate and relatively untouched environment are among the main reasons for the many bird species in the country. The numerous islands and wet areas along the Danube including the Persina Natural Park and Srebarna Nature Reserve, as well as the lakes and swamps along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast support many species of diving and aquatic birds such as Ducks, Swans, Pelicans, Grebes, Spoonbills and many others. Eastern Rhodopes are among the strongholds of the birds of prey in Europe, with most of the species in the continent nestling in that area. The mild climate in the extreme south offers good conditions for many Mediterranean birds as well as for wintering species from the north.

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[edit] Order Anseriformes (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Anatidae is a family from class Aves (Birds). It includes ducks, geese and swans which inhabit aquatic habitat such as lakes, swamps and rivers. Most of the European species breed to the north and are migratory. There are 131 species, 43 of which can be observed in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria is the only place in Eastern Europewhere Mandarin Duck breeds
Bulgaria is the only place in Eastern Europewhere Mandarin Duck breeds
The mallard is among the most common ducks in the country
The mallard is among the most common ducks in the country
The Mute Swan is the largest bird in the family
The Mute Swan is the largest bird in the family
Nothern Pintail
Nothern Pintail
A male Red-crested Pochard
A male Red-crested Pochard

[edit] Order Apodiformes (Swifts)

Apodidae is a family of small birds which are similar to the Swallows but a bit larger. The rarely stay on the ground with exception of the breeding period. There are 99 species, 3 of which breed in Bulgaria

[edit] Order Ciconiiformes

Accipitridae is a wide-spread family of birds of pray which includes Eagles, Hawks, Sparrowhawks, Kites, Buzzards and others. There are 28 species which inhabit the territory of Bulgaria.

The Golden Eagle is among the largest and rarest birds of pray in the country and is included in the Bulgarian Red Book
The Golden Eagle is among the largest and rarest birds of pray in the country and is included in the Bulgarian Red Book
Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard
The Black vulture is one of the most endangerred bird species in Bulgaria and Europe
The Black vulture is one of the most endangerred bird species in Bulgaria and Europe

Ardeidae is a family which includes wading birds such as Herons, Hgrets and Bitterns. Their main habitat are wet areas where the birds can pray on fish, frogs and other aquatic species. From the 61 species world-wide, 9 inhabit the Bulgarian wetlands, especially along the Danube and coastal lakes and swamps.

Great Egret
Great Egret
Little Bittern
Little Bittern

Burhinidae consists of largely tropical birds whith only several species to inhabit the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. There is 1 species which nestles in the territory of the country.

The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. There are 15 out of 66 species in the family which can be observed in Bulgaria.

The Black stork is among the rarest birds in Europe
The Black stork is among the rarest birds in Europe

Ciconiidae are family of large birds with long long necks and legs. They inhabit areas close to rivers, lakes, swamps and other water bodies, where the birds feed on small aquatic animals. There are 19 species world-wide, 3 of which can be found in Bulgaria.

As the name suggests, the Common Kestrel is among the most wide-spread birds of pray in the country
As the name suggests, the Common Kestrel is among the most wide-spread birds of pray in the country

The family Falconidae includes about 60 species of diurnal birds of prey, notably the falcons and caracaras. There are 9 species which breed in Bulgaria.

[edit] Order Columbiformes (Pigeons, Doves)

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