Portugal Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

Nestled along the western coast of the Iberian peninsula in southwestern Europe, Portugal is a terrific place to learn about birds and observe avian life. In winter, wetlands abound with aquatic birds like sandpipers, plovers, herons, egrets, ibises, flamingos, ducks, and gulls. During migration, numerous raptors, as well as hoopoes, bee-eaters, cuckoos, kites, and other standouts, travel to and from their African wintering grounds. With such a diverse array of birds, it’s handy to have on ...