Common Birds Of Sicily. The black-winged stilt is a common bird across much of the world and is distinguished by its long legs and thin beak. And is the most important raptor-migration hotspot in the Southern.
The Strait of Messina the narrow channel separating mainland southern Italy from Sicily satellite photo on the right is surely one of the most important European migration flyways for both raptors and storks as well as many other species and is one of the most rewarding birding areas in Europe. Sicily and many species of butterfly will be on the wing including dazzlers such as Italian Festoon Common Swallowtail Scarce Swallowtail and Eastern Orange-tip. The black-winged stilt is a common bird across much of the world and is distinguished by its long legs and thin beak.
The black-winged stilt is a common bird across much of the world and is distinguished by its long legs and thin beak.
Mamal species include fox least weasel pine marten roe deer wild boar crested porcupine and hedgehogSicily is a wild fascinating place and whilst birding is not easy it can offer some incredible surprises. Black-winged kite Elanus caeruleus A Bearded vulture Gypaetus barbatus I near-threatened. Common Wall Lizard Podarcis muralis 0 comments. During both spring and autumn migrations the Common Stonechat is an abundant species throughout Sicilyand it is possible to see a wide variety of plumages here during these periods.