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Discover, observe and identify the birds of Switzerland.

Bird database

Everything you need to know about the birds of Switzerland

The “Birds of Switzerland” section provides comprehensive information on over 400 different bird species that live in Switzerland. Our database highlights the sights and sounds of bird species and provides other interesting information about them.

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The 10 most searched bird species

Eurasian Blackbird

Black Redstart

Red Kite

Common Chaffinch

Great Tit

Eurasian Blue Tit

European Robin

European Goldfinch

Common Kingfisher

Eurasian Green Woodpecker

Bird of the day

Fieldfare

The Fieldfare is the only thrush species to breed in colonies and has a small vocal repertoire. The birds are mostly recognised by their noisy, chattering “chack-chack”. You occasionally hear a shrill “wiek” of a bird which got left behind and wants to rejoin the flock. Not until the beginning of...

Commonly sighted bird species

Red Kite

Mute Swan

Great Tit

White Stork

Grey Heron

Common Woodpigeon

Eurasian Magpie

White Wagtail

Black-headed Gull

Mallard

Carrion Crow

Eurasian Blackbird

Eurasian Blue Tit

Yellow-legged Gull

Great Cormorant

Rook

House Sparrow

Great Crested Grebe

Eurasian Buzzard

European Robin

We discover

A nature experience with our feathered friends

Birds are easier to observe than many other wild animals. Here, we provide the most important information for a successful nature experience.

Winter bird feeding

Watching birds at the feeder

Garden feeders are a great way to watch birds and offer fantastic opportunities to discover wildlife up close.

Garden

Birds in the garden

Birds are not only found in woods, fields, meadows and mountains. Many species can be observed in your own back garden. As a rule, the greater the variety of structures in your garden, the more species it wi...

Birds in urban areas

Common birds in cities and towns

Birds are not only found in woods, fields, meadows and mountains. Many species penetrate deep into cities and towns. As a rule, the more diverse the environment, the greater the number of species that live h...

Spring migration

The return of migratory birds

Migratory birds are the heralds of spring. Each species follows a clear schedule when returning from its winter quarters. Common Starling and White Wagtail announce the early days of spring, while Common Swi...

Autumn migration

The departure of the migratory birds

In late summer, birds start preparing for the winter season. While some of them change their diet and spend the winter in their breeding grounds, others build up large energy reserves and head south.