Extremadura is one of the most interesting regions in the world for birdwatchers.
The plains surrounding Trujillo and Cáceres form part of the great Spanish steppes with their fascinating birdlife. It is here that great bustards perform their incredible breeding display; an amazing ritual in which the male is transformed into the appearance of a huge white feathered pompom. Other birds in the area include the little bustard, the stone curlew, the lark, the lark, the woodlark and the black- bellied sandgrouse.
Just 55 kilometres from Finca El Azahar, to the north of Trujillo, is the Monfragüe National Park, one of the most important areas for birdwatching. It has a large number of black vultures, which breed here along with griffon vultures and Egyptian vultures. Eagles are also present: imperial, Bonelli's, golden, golden, short-toed and booted eagles. From the different viewpoints, other species can be seen, such as the black stork, the red-billed chough and the rock bunting.
The dehesa is famous for the wintering cranes, most of which leave in February, but also for the blue-winged magpies.
Other species to be observed in the area are: Montagu's harrier, red kite, black kite, peregrine falcon, little owl, hoopoe, kestrel, oriole, blackbird, yellowhammer, rock thrush, little owl, loggerhead shrike, datura swallow, skylark, caracara, bee-eater, eagle owl, blackcap, blackcap, black-winged warbler, black-winged warbler, Cirl bunting, Cirl bunting, spotted starling and spotted cuckoo.
