Birding Factoids

319 species
in 47 families

None of the 5 European
endemics are
represented here.
No national endemics
No speciality species
5 endangered species

Latvia
Hotspots

Latvian Specialities White Wagtail - National Bird of Latvia - Photo copyright Nick Lowton

Photo copyright Nick Lowton

....Where to Watch Birds in Latvia - Designed to have a full English

version, but for the moment only 6 sites (out of 12) are translated. Location, maps, advice and species lists provided for each site.

....The Teici Reserve - The Teici Reserve is made up of the

Teici and Pelecare Bogs, situated in the eastern part of Latvia within the regions of Madona, Jekabpils and Preili. The total area of the territory covers about 24,000ha, and it was designated as a Ramsar site on 5 April 1995.

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European Endemics and Specialities

in Latvia

Information on endemics and specialities is derived from Sibley & Monroe checklists and bird distribution lists in Thayer's Birder's Diary - Version 2.5. Speciality birds, while not endemic, are those that can only be found in three or less countries of Europe. Information on endangered birds is derived from the IUCN Red List, Birdlife International, and supporting data bases developed by Ian Patton, of Merlin Species Watcher. The endemic, endangered and speciality birds may be uncommon, extremely rare vagrants, may be extirpated in the country now or may only be present in migration. However, documented sightings of each species noted below have been made in Latvia.

No European Endemics in Latvia - No National Endemics
Endangered Birds in Latvia
Breeding Birds		Non-Breeding Birds
___ Aquatic Warbler ___ Corn Crake	___ Ferruginous Pochard ___ Greater Spotted Eagle	___ Steller's Eider
No Other Speciality Birds in Latvia