Azerbaijan has been added to birdingplaces.eu, a website made by and for birders to give birdwatching enthusiast an opportunity to find and share birding places.
At present, about 20 birdwatching areas have been added to the website in accordance with 4 regions of Azerbaijan. Birdwatchers can get detailed information about the seasonal birds in the area, geographical features of the area, additional tourist services, geographical location, parking lots, bird hotspots and so on.
Azerbaijan has recorded some 400 species of birds, ranging from many species of eagles and vultures, to exotic Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters, colourful flamingos, masses of waterfowl and rare warblers. There are many rare or endemic species to look out for too, like the Shikra and the enigmatic Caspian Tit. And every season has its own exciting experiences for birdwatchers.
Straddling the border between East and West, the country contains geographical features of both, resulting in a remarkable range of landscapes, habitats, and climate zones. There are high mountains, extensive coastline and lowlands, reed-fringed lakes, wetlands and rivers, subtropical forests, and dry steppes and semi-deserts – all of which are buzzing with birdlife and their own set of attractive species.