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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF BIRDS, Austria - Hungary,  May 2005 ,

Author

This list follows the taxonomy, names and sequence of James F. Clements (Birds of the World, A Check List, Fifth Edition, 2000, including updates May 2000 - July 2005).

This fifth edition is based primarily on the higher taxonomic sequence outlined in the “Handbook of the Birds of the World” series published by Lynx Edicions.

Species in brackets are the English names in "Birds of Europe” by Lars Jonsson, but only mentioned when these differ substantially from the Clements Check List.

The Dutch names follow the translated "Complete Checklist of Birds of the World" (Complete Checklist van Vogels van de Wereld) of Michael Walters.

Numbers quoted are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.

The following abbreviations are used:

NP    = National Park
15+   = a minimum of 15 birds
(H)    = Hungary
(A)    = Austria

1.  LITTLE GREBE, Tachybaptus ruficollis, Dodaars
1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

2.  RED-NECKED GREBE, Podiceps grisegena, Roodhalsfuut
2 on the nest at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

3.  GREAT CRESTED GREBE, Podiceps cristatus, Fuut
6 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 50+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

4.  EARED GREBE (BLACK-NECKED GREBE), Podiceps nigricollis, Geoorde Fuut
2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

5.  GREAT CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax carbo, Aalscholver
1 at Darscho Lacke (A), 1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 at Saly (H), 3 along the Tisza River (H), 20+ at Hortobágy NP (H) and 1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

6.  PYGMY CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax pygmaeus, Dwergaalscholver
5 at Hortobágy NP (H).

7.  GREY HERON, Ardea cinerea, Blauwe Reiger
Small numbers daily in Burgenland (A), 10+ at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 8 at Saly (H), 10+ at Hortobágy NP (H) and 2 at the Tisza River (H).

8.  PURPLE HERON, Ardea pupurea, Purperreiger
Small numbers at the Neusiedler See (A), 4 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 20+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

9.  GREAT EGRET, Egretta alba, Grote Zilverreiger
Fairly common at the Neusiedler See, 5 at Fertö–Hansag, 1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 10+ at Borsodi Mezöség (H), small numbers along the Tisza River (H) and common at Hortobágy NP (H).

10.   SQUACCO HERON,  Ardeola ralloides, Ralreiger
2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

11.   BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, Nycticorax nycticorax, Kwak
2 along the Tisza River (H) and common at Hortobágy NP (H).

12.   LITTLE BITTERN, Ixobrychus minutus, Woudaap
A single one at Hortobágy NP (H).

13.   GREAT BITTERN, Botaurus stellaris, Roerdomp
A single one at Hortobágy NP (H).

14.   BLACK STORK, Ciconia nigra. Zwarte Ooievaar
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 along the Tisza River (H) and 1 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

15.   WHITE STORK, Ciconia ciconia, Ooievaar
A fairly common species in Burgenland (A) and common in Hungary.

16.   EURASIAN SPOONBILL, Platalea leucorodia, Lepelaar
4 at Hortobágy NP (H) and 8 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

17.   MUTE SWAN, Cygnus olor, Knobbelzwaan
2 at Darscho Lacke (A), 6 en route in Burgenland (A) and 2 near Budapest (H).

18.   GREYLAG GOOSE, Anser anser, Grauwe Gans
Abundant at the Neusiedler See (A) and in eastern Hungary.

19.   COMMON SHELDUCK, Tadorna tadorna, Bergeend
2 at the Darscho Lacke (A) and 7 at the Unterstinkersee (A).

20.   GADWALL, Anas strepera, Krakeend
4 at the Unterstinkersee (A).

21.   EURASIAN TEAL, Anas crecca, Wintertaling
2 at the Darscho Lacke (A).

22.   MALLARD, Anas platyrhynchos, Wilde Eend
A fairly common species in both countries.

23.   GARGANEY, Anas querquedula, Zomertaling
3 at the Darscho Lacke (A), 1 at the Unterstinkersee (A) and 5 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

24.   NORTHERN SHOVELER, Anas clypeata, Slobeend
10 at the Darscho Lacke (A) and 5 at the Unterstinkersee (A).

25.   RED-CRESTED POCHARD, Netta rufina, Krooneend
15+ at the Neusiedler See (A).

26.   COMMON POCHARD, Aythya ferina, Tafeleend
Common at Hortobágy NP (H) and a few at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

27.   FERRUGINOUS POCHARD (FERRUGINOUS DUCK), Aythya nyroca, Witoogeend
Common at Hortobágy NP (H).

28.   TUFTED DUCK, Aythya fuligula, Kuifeend
6 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

29.   EUROPEAN HONEY-BUZZARD, Pernis apivorus, Wespendief
1 at the Hundsheimer Berge reserve (A), 1 at the Bükk Hills (H) and 2 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

30.   RED KITE, Milvus milvus, Rode Wouw
2 en route near Frankfurt in Germany.

31.   BLACK KITE, Milvus migrans, Zwarte Wouw
5 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 1 at the Fertö–Hanság Nemzeti Park (H).

32.   SHORT-TOEDED EAGLE, Circaetus gallicus, Slangenarend
1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 2 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

33.   WESTERN MARSH-HARRIER, Circus aeruginosus, Bruine Kiekendief
A common appearance at nearly all sites visited in both countries.

34.   MONTAGU’S HARRIER, Circus pygargus, Grauwe Kiekendief
2 at Hansag (A), 2 at the Seewinkel (A) and 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

35.   EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter nisus, Sperwer
1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 at the Vértes Hills (H) and 1 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

36.   NORTHERN GOSHAWK, Accipiter gentilis, Havik
Single ones at the Bükk Hills (H) and Zemplén Hills (H).

37.   EURASIAN BUZZARD, Buteo buteo, Buizerd
A fairly common species in both countries.

38.   LONG-LEGGED BUZZARD, Buteo rufinus, Arendbuizerd
A single one at the Zemplén Hills (H).

39.   LESSER SPOTTED EAGLE, Aquila pomarina, Schreeuwarend
2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 3 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

40.   IMPERIAL EAGLE, Aquila heliaca, Keizerarend
1 at the Vértes Hills (H) and 1 at the nest near Szentistván [Borsodi Mezöség (H)].

41.   EURASIAN KESTREL, Falco tinnunculus, Torenvalk
A rather common appearance in Austria and a few seen en route in Hungary.

42.   RED-FOOTED FALCON, Falco vespertinus, Roodpootvalk
5 at Hansag (A), 6 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 15+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

43.   EURASIAN HOBBY, Falco subbuteo, Boomvalk
A single bird at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

44.   SAKER FALCON, Falco cherrug, Sakervalk
A single one at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

45.   PEREGRINE FALCON, Falco peregrinus, Slechtvalk
A single one at the Naturpark Hohe Wand (A).

46.   GRAY PARTRIDGE, Perdix perdix, Patrijs
2 at the Lange Lacke (A).

47.   COMMON QUAIL, Coturnix coturnix, Kwartel
Heard at the Hansag (A) and Hortobágy NP (H).

48.   RING-NECKED PHEASANT, Phasianus colchicus, Fazant
A common species in both countries.

49.   WATER RAIL, Rallus aquaticus, Waterral
A single one at Hortobágy NP (H).

50.   COMMON MOORHEN, Gallinula chloropus, Waterhoen
Single ones at Hansag (A), Borsodi Mezöség (H) and Hortobágy NP (H).

51.   EURASIAN COOT, Fulica atra, Meerkoet
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), a few on the Lackes in Burgenland (A), 10+ at Hortobágy NP (H), a few at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and Fertö–Hanság Nemzeti Park (H).

52.   GREAT BUSTARD, Otis tarda, Grote Trap
A group of 12 at the Hansag (A).

53.   EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER, Haematopus ostralegus, Scholekster
2 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A).

54.   BLACK-WINGED STILT, Himantopus himantopus, Steltkluut
3 at the Neusiedler See (A).

55.   PIED AVOCET,  Recurvirostra avosetta, Kluut
Small numbers at the Neusiedlersee (A),  a few at the Lange Lacke (A), 40+ at the Darscho Lacke (A) and 15+ at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

56.   NORTHERN LAPWING, Vanellus vanellus, Kievit
Small numbers nearly every day of the trip.

57.   COMMON RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius hiaticula, Bontbekplevier
2 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A).

58.   LITTLE RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius dubius, Kleine Plevier
Small numbers at the Neusiedler See and the “Lackes” in Burgenland.

59.   SNOWY PLOVER (KENTISH PLOVER), Charadrius alexandrinus, Strandplevier
3 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A).

60.   BLACK-TAILED GODWIT, Limosa limosa, Grutto
2 at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 4 at Hortobágy NP (H).

61.   WHIMBRELL, Numenius phaeopus, Regenwulp
A small group flying over Illmitz (A).

62.   EURASIAN CURLEW, Numenius arquata, Wulp
1 at the Neusiedler See (A), 4 at the Hansag (A), 2 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland, 25+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

63.   SPOTTED REDSHANK, Tringa erythropus, Zwarte Ruiter
2 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A).

64.   COMMON REDSHANK, Tringa totanus, Tureluur
Rather common in the Neusiedler See area (A).

65.   COMMON GREENSHANK, Tringa nebularia, Groenpootruiter
A single observation at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A).

66.   WOOD SANDPIPER, Tringa glareola, Bosruiter
2 at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A) and 5 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A).

67.   COMMON SANDPIPER, Actitis hypoleucos, Oeverloper
1 at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A).

68.   LITTLE STINT, Calidris minuta, Kleine Strandloper
10+ at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A).

69.   TEMMINCK’S STINT, Calidris temminckii, Temmincks Strandloper
2 at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A).

70.   DUNLIN,  Calidris alpina, Bonte Strandloper
75+ at the Darscho Lacke in Burgenland (A).

71.   RUFF, Philomachus pugnax, Kemphaan
20+ at the Unterstinkersee in Burgenland (A).

72.   YELLOW-LEGGED GULL, Larus michahellis, Geelpootmeeuw
Fairly common in the Neusiedler See area (A), small numbers at Hortobágy NP (H).

73.   BLACK-HEADED GULL, Larus ridibundus, Kokmeeuw
A fairly common and widespread species in both countries.

74.   LITTLE GULL, Larus minutus, Dwergmeeuw
Only 1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

75.   COMMON TERN, Sterna hirundo, Visdief
3 at the Neusiedler See (A), 4 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 1 along the River Tisza (H) and 10+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

76.   WHISKERED TERN, Chlidonias hybridus, Witwangstern
Fairly common at Hortobágy NP (H) and 6 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

77.   WHITE-WINGED TERN (WHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN), Chlidonias leucopterus, Witvleugelstern
3 at Hortobágy NP (H) and 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

78.   BLACK TERN, Chlidonias niger, Zwarte Stern
Fairly common at Hortobágy NP (H), small numbers at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and Fertö-Hansag Nemzeti Park (H).

79.   ROCK PIGEON, Columba livia, Stadsduif
Rather common in cities and villages.

80.   COMMON WOOD-PIGEON, Columba palumbus, Houtduif
A fairly common and widespread species.

81.   EURASIAN TURTLE-DOVE, Streptopelia turtur, Zomertortel
A few at the Hansag (A), 2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 4 at the Vértes Hills (H), small numbers daily in eastern Hungary.

82.   EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE, Streptopelia decaocto, Turkse Tortel
A common species in both countries.

83.   COMMON CUCKOO, Cuculus canorus, Koekoek
A common species in both countries.

84.   TAWNY OWL, Strix aluco, Bosuil
A single one calling at Farm Lator (H).

85.   LITTLE OWL, Athene noctua, Steenuil
A single bird at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

86.   SHORT-EARED OWL, Asio flammeus, Velduil
A single one hunting at the Hanság (A).

87.   COMMON SWIFT, Apus apus, Gierzwaluw
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and a few at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A) and the Schneeberg (A).

88.   COMMON KINGFISHER, Alcedo atthis, IJsvogel
A single bird along the Tisza river in Tiszafüred (H).

89.   EUROPEAN BEE-EATER, Merops apiaster, Bijeneter
A few at the Hundsheimer Berge reserve (A), 6 at the Vértes Hills (H), a few at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 15+ at Tokaj (H), 20+ at Hortobágy NP (H).

90.   EURASIAN HOOPOE, Upupa epops, Hop
3 at the Vértes Hills (H), 4 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 2 along the Tisza river and only 1 at the Neusiedler See (A).
In 1986 when I visited the Neusiedler See in exactly the same period the bird was common!

91.   EURASIAN WRYNECK, Jynx torquilla, Draaihals
1 at the Hansag (A), 1 at the Vértes Hills (H), 1 at Farm Lator (H), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 2 along the Tisza river in Tiszafüred (H).

92.   MIDDLE SPOTTED WOODPECKER, Dendrocopos medius, Middelste Bonte Specht
A single observation at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 1 heard at Farm Lator (H).

93.   WHITE-BACKED WOODPECKER, Dendrocoposleucotos, Witrugspecht
2 (1 at the nest) at the Bükk Hills (H).

94.   GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER, Dendrocopos major, Grote Bonte Specht
1 at the Hansag (A), 3 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

95.   SYRIAN WOODPECKER, Dendrocopos syriacus, Syrische Bonte Specht
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 1 at Farm Lator (H), 1 along the Tisza river at Tiszafüred (H) and 2 at Illmitz (A).

96.   BLACK WOOPECKER, Dryscopus martius, Zwarte Specht
1 at Farm Lator (H), 1 at the Bükk Hills (H) and 1 en route in Germany near Regensburg.

97.   GREEN WOODPECKER, Picus viridis, Groene Specht
1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 1 at the Vértes Hills (H).

98.   GREY-FACED WOODPECKER (GREY-HEADED WOODPECKER), Picus canus, Grijskopspecht
1 heard at Farm Lator near Saly (H).

99.   GREATER SHORT-TOED LARK (SHORT-TOED LARK), Calandrella brachydactyla, Korteenleeuwerik
A single one at Hortobágy NP (H).

100.   CRESTED LARK, Galerida cristata, Kuifleeuwerik
1 at the border with Hungary (A), 3 at the Vértes Hills (H), rather common at Borsodi Mezöség (H), a few at Hortobágy NP (H).

101.   WOOD LARK, Lullula arborea, Boomleeuwerik
A single one at the Vértes Hills (H).

102.   SKY LARK, Alauda arvensis, Veldleeuwerik
A fairly common species in suitable habitat in both countries.

103.   BANK SWALLOW (SAND MARTIN), Riparia riparia, Oeverzwaluw
A large colony at Hortobágy NP (H) and a few at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

104.   EURASIAN CRAG-MARTIN, Ptyonoprogne rupestris, Rotszwaluw
8 at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A).

105.   BARN SWALLOW, Hirundo rustica, Boerenzwaluw
A very common and widespread species in both countries.

106.   RED-RUMPED SWALLOW, Cecropis daurica, Roodstuitzwaluw
3 at Farm Lator (H). Twitchers from all over Hungary came to see this vagrant species.

107.   HOUSE MARTIN, Delichon urbica, Huiszwaluw
A common and widespread species in both countries.

108.   WHITE WAGTAIL, Motacilla alba, Witte Kwikstaart
Rather common in the visited areas.

109.   YELLOW WAGTAIL, Motacilla flava, Gele Kwikstaart
A few at the Hansag (A) and at the Seewinkel in Burgenland (A), fairly common in eastern Hungary.

110.   GREY WAGTAIL, Motacilla cinerea, Grote Gele Kwikstaart
2 at the Schneeberg (A), 2 at the Zemplén Hills (H) and 1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

111.   TAWNY PIPIT, Anthus campestris, Duinpieper
5 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

112.   TREE PIPIT, Anthus trivialis, Boompieper
4 at the Hansag (A) and 2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A).

113.   GOLDCREST, Regulus regulus, Goudhaan
3 at the Naturpark Hohe Wand (A) and 1 at Farm Lator (H).

114.   WHITE-THROATED DIPPER, Cinclus cinclus, Waterspreeuw
A single bird at the Schneeberg (A).

115.   WINTER WREN, Troglodytes troglodytes, Winterkoning
A few at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and Naturpark Hohe Wand (A), 3 at the Bükk Hills (H).

116.   EURASIAN BLACKBIRD, Turdus merula, Merel
A rather common and widespread species in both countries.

117.   SONG THRUSH, Turdus philomelos, Zanglijster
A rather common and widespread species in both countries.

118.   MISTLE THRUSH, Turdus viscivorus, Grote Lijster
Single ones at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and the Schneeberg (A).

119.   GRASSHOPPER WARBLER, Locustella naevia, Sprinkhaanzanger
2 at the Hansag (A), 2 in the Neusiedler See area and 1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

120.   EURASIAN RIVER WARBLER, Locustella fluviatilis, Krekelzanger
1 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 1 along the Tisza river at Tiszafüred (H).

121.   SAVI'S WARBLER, Locustella luscinioides, Snor
Small numbers at the Neusiedler See (A), 10+ at Hortobágy NP (H) and a few along the Tisza river at Tiszafüred (H).

122.   MOUSTACHED WARBLER, Acrocephalus melanopogon, Zwartkoprietzanger
Only 2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

123.   SEDGE WARBLER, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, Rietzanger
Fairly common at suitable habitat in both countries.

124.   EURASIAN REED-WARBLER, Acrocephalus scirpaceus, Kleine Karekiet
Small numbers at the Neusiedler See (A), 1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), a few along the Tisza river (H) and fairly common at Hortobágy NP (H).

125.   MARSH WARBLER, Acrocephalus palustris, Bosrietzanger
1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A).

126.   GREAT REED-WARBLER, Acrocephalus arundinaceus, Grote Karekiet
Fairly common at suitable habitat in both countries.

127.   ICTERINE WARBLER, Hippolais icterina, Spotvogel
2 at the Hansag (A), 1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 3 at Hortobágy NP (H).

128.   WILLOW WARBLER, Phylloscopus trochilus, Fitis
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

129.   COMMON CHIFFCHAFF, Phylloscopus collybita, Tjiftjaf
A few at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and in the mountainous area in Austria, small numbers daily in Hungary.

130.   WOOD WARBLER, Phylloscopus sibilatrix, Fluiter
4 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 7 at the Bükk Hills (H), 1 at Farm Lator (H) and very surprisingly, 1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

131.   BLACKCAP, Sylvia atricapilla, Zwartkop
A very common and widespread species in both countries.

132.   GARDEN WARBLER, Sylvia borin, Tuinfluiter
1 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 1 at the Bükk Hills (H).

133.   GREATER WHITETHROAT, Sylvia communis, Grasmus
2 at the Hansag (A), a few in the Neusiedler See area (A), a few at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and at Hortobágy NP (H).

134.   LESSER WHITETHROAT, Sylvia curruca, Braamsluiper
1 at the Schneeberg (A), 1 at Farm Lator (H), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H), 1 along the Tisza river at Tiszafüred (H) and 2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

135.   BARRED WARBLER, Sylvia nisoria, Sperwergrasmus
5 at the Hansag (A), 2 at the Vértes Hills (H), small numbers almost daily in eastern Hungary.

136.   SPOTTED FLYCATCHER, Muscicapa striata, Grauwe Vliegenvanger
4 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 2 at Hortobágy NP (H) and 2 along the Tisza river in Tiszafüred (H).

137.   COLLARED FLYCATCHER, Ficedula albicollis, Withalsvliegenvanger
6 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A) and 15+ at the Bükk Hills (H).

138.   RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER, Ficedula parva, Kleine Vliegenvanger
4 at the Bükk Hills (H).

139.   EUROPEAN ROBIN, Erithacus rubecula, Roodborst
10+ at the Bükk Hills (H).

140.   COMMON NIGHTINGALE, Luscinia megarhynchos, Nachtegaal
Small numbers in Austria and a very common and widespread species in Hungary.

141.   BLUETHROAT, Luscinia svecica, Blauwborst
1 at the Neusiedler See (A) and 2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

142.   BLACK REDSTART, Phoenicurus ochruros, Zwarte Roodstaart
Up to 5 a day nearly all days of the trip.

143.   WHINCHAT, Saxicola rubetra, Paapje
1 at the Hansag (A), a few at the Neusiedler See (A), 1 at the Vértes Hills (H), 5 at Borsodi Mezöség (H).

144.   EUROPEAN STONECHAT, Saxicola rubicola, Roodborsttapuit
Small numbers at the Neusiedler-Seewinkel NP (A), fairly common in Hungary.

145.   NORTHERN WHEATEAR, Oenanthe oenanthe, Tapuit
3 at the Hansag (A), 2 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 2 at Hortobágy NP (H).

146.   BEARDED REEDLING (BEARDED TIT), Panurus biarmicus, Baardman
6 at Hortobágy NP (H).

147.   LONG-TAILED TIT, Aegithalos caudatus, Staartmees
4 at the Hundsheimer Berge reserve (A).

148.   MARSH TIT, Poecile palustris, Glanskop
3 at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A) and 2 at the Bükk Hills (H).

149.   COAL TIT, Periparus ater, Zwarte Mees
5 at the Naturpark Hohe Wand (A) and 3 at the Schneeberg (A).

150.   CRESTED TIT, Lophophanes cristatus, Kuifmees
3 at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A).

151.   GREAT TIT, Parus major, Koolmees
Small numbers almost daily in both countries.

152.   EURASIAN BLUE TIT, Cyanistes caeruleus, Pimpelmees
4 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A), 2 at the Zemplén Hills (H) and 1 at Tiszafüred (H).

153.   EURASIAN NUTHATCH, Sitta europaea, Boomklever
2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A), 1 at the Vértes Hills (H) and 3 at the Bükk Hills (H).

154.   SHORT-TOED TREECREEPER, Certhia brachydactyla, Boomkruiper
1 at the Hansag (A) and 2 at the Marchauen-Marchegg Reserve (A).

155.   EURASIAN PENDULINE-TIT, Remiz pendulinus, Buidelmees
A few at Hortobágy NP (H).

156.   EURASIAN GOLDEN-ORIOLE, Oriolus oriolus, Wielewaal
Small numbers in Austria and fairly common in Hungary.

157.   RED-BACKED SHRIKE, Lanius collurio, Grauwe Klauwier
Common at most sites in eastern Hungary.

158.   LESSER GREY SHRIKE, Lanius minor, Kleine Klapekster
6 at Borsodi Mezöség (H) and 1 at Hortobágy NP (H).

159.   EURASIAN JAY, Garrulus glandarius, Gaai
3 at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A), 4 at the Bükk Hills (H) and 2 at the Zemplén Hills (H).

160.   EURASIAN MAGPIE, Pica pica, Ekster
Seen almost everyday in small numbers.

161.   EURASIAN JACKDAW, Corvus monedula, Kauw
Seen almost every day in small numbers.

162.   ROOK, Corvus frugilegus, Roek
Fairly common in Austria and some large colonies in Hungary, e.g. Hortobágy NP (H).

163.   CARRION CROW, Corvus corone, Zwarte Kraai
Small numbers in the mountainous areas in Austria.

164.   HOODED CROW, Corvus cornix, Bonte Kraai
A common and widespread species in the visited areas in both countries.

165.   COMMON RAVEN, Corvus corax, Raaf
3 at the Bükk Hills (H).

166.   EUROPEAN STARLING, Sturnus vulgaris, Spreeuw
A very common and widespread species.

167.   HOUSE SPARROW, Passer domesticus, Huismus
Rather common near villages and cities.

168.   EURASIAN TREE SPARROW, Passer montanus, Ringmus
A very common and widespread species in both countries.

169.   CHAFFINCH, Fringilla coelebs, Vink
Fairly common in the visited areas.

170.   RED CROSBILL, Loxia curvirostra, Kruisbek
Heard at the Hohe Wand (A).

171.   EUROPEAN GREENFINCH, Carduelis chloris, Groenling
Small numbers seen every day of the trip.

172.   EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH, Carduelis carduelis, Putter
A very common and widespread species in the visited areas in both countries.

173.   EURASIAN LINNET, Carduelis cannabina, Kneu
Small numbers seen every day of the trip.

174.   EUROPEAN SERIN, Serinus serinus, Europese Kanarie
Small numbers seen almost every day of the trip.

175.   EURASIAN BULLFINCH, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, Goudvink
One heard at Naturpark Hohe Wand (A).

176.   HAWFINCH, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, Appelvink
Rather common at Farm Lator (H), the Bükk Hills (H) and the Zemplén Hills (H).

177.   YELLOWHAMMER, Emberiza citrinella, Geelgors
Small numbers seen every day of the trip.

178.   REED BUNTING, Emberiza schoeniclus, Rietgors
Small numbers at the Neusiedler-Seewinkel NP, Borsodi Mezöség (H) and Hortobágy NP (H).

179.   CORN BUNTING, Emberiza calandra, Grauwe Gors
2 at the Hansag (A), 2 at the Hundsheimer Berge reserve (A), 3 at the Vértes Hills (H), common in eastern Hungary.

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