Least ConcernCommon Crane
Grus grus
One of the best places in Europe to watch birds of prey, with the continent's largest cinereous vulture colony
Area
180 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
2007
Declared in 2007 over an existing Extremaduran nature park, Monfragüe holds the largest colony of cinereous vulture in Europe — the continent's largest scavenging raptor — along with one of the most important breeding populations of the Spanish imperial eagle, an endemic species that was in grave danger of extinction only a few decades ago. Its Peñafalcón, a quartzite crag, regularly holds several species of vulture and eagle nesting on the same rock face, in plain view from the road.
Ecosystems found in Spain, where Monfragüe lies.
What is worth looking out for this month in Spain?
Now is a good time: Common crane wintering at Gallocanta Lagoon (October to March (passage peaks in November and February))
Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Based on what we already know about this park.
Region
Iberian Peninsula
Climate
Arid / desert, Temperate, Mediterranean, Mountain
Best season
All year round
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Endemic species of Spain:,
Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
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