Hortobágy National Park

World Heritage Area in Hungary

Why Hortobágy?

1. A small piece of Asia inside Europe
2. The western fringe of the Asian Steppe
3. Undoubtedly among the finest birdwatching areas of Europe
4. Over 340 bird species has been recorded
5. Real migration hotspot with an astonishing number of birds
6. Pygmy Cormorants, Bitterns, Spoonbills and Ferruginous Ducks are common
7. Major stopover area for geese including Lesser White-fronted and Red-breasted Goose
8. Over 20 pairs of Saker and more than 200 pairs of Red-footed Falcons breeding
9. Other breeding raptors include White-tailed Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Montagu’s Harrier and others
10. Up to 200,000 Common Cranes migrate through the area in autumn
11. 130 Great Bustards and hundreds of Little Crakes inhabit the Park
12. Regular passage of scarce waders (Dotterel, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper, Great Snipe)
13. Gulls and marsh terns are plentiful
14. Hoopoe, Bee-eater and Roller are all regular breeders
15. Some spectacular warblers are abundant breeders ( Moustached, Marsh, Savi’s, Grasshopper). Aquatic Warbler does not breed since 2013.