Birds

Many fascinating birds, most of them remarkably numerous and tame, can be seen in and around the Falkland Islands. 219 species have been recorded: 21 are resident land birds, 18 waterbirds, 22 breeding seabirds, 18 annual non-breeding migrants and at least 140 occasional visitors. All are included in the Checklist of Falkland Birds (149kb PDF).

The Ornithological Importance of the Falkland Islands (1381kb PDF) gives a general overview of the bird populations, and Important Bird Areas describes the key sites.

Rare and Vagrant Birds Reports

The Rare and Vagrant Birds reports summarise sightings submitted to Falklands Conservation or made by the authors, volunteers and employees of Falklands Conservation during these years:

For recent rare bird sightings and general birds of the Falklands visit these Falkland Islanders' blog sites:

• Birding in the Falklands http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/falklandbirder
• Wild Falklands  http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/wildfalklands/