European honey buzzard
There are 147 avian species that are associated with the Peneda-Gerês park, especially along the Mourela region in the southern part of its frontier. In this region, although it might vary throughout the year (given climate and season), approximately 36 species make their nests in the area. Of particular note in this park are the: hen harrier ("Circus cyaneus"), European honey buzzard ("Pernis apivorus"), common snipe ("Gallinago gallinago"), red-backed shrike ("Lanius collurio"), yellowhammer ("Emberiza citrinella"), garden warbler ("Sylvia borin") and whinchat ("Saxicola rubetra"). For the winchat, the area of Mourela is the unique nesting ground in Portugal, while the red-backed shrike and yellowhammer are limited to Castro Lombeiro plateau and northern corners of the park.