List of birds of Luxembourg
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Luxembourg. The avifauna of Luxembourg include a total of 289 species, of which five have been introduced by humans and 89 are rare or accidental; of these, 15 have not been reported in Luxembourg since 1950.
This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of the LNVL (Lëtzebuerger Natur- a Vulleschutzliga).
The following tags have been used to highlight several categories. Not all species fall into one of these categories; those that do not are commonly occurring native species.
- (H) Historical - a species not recorded in Luxembourg since 1950
- (I) Introduced - a species introduced to Luxembourg as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions
- (A) Accidental - a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Luxembourg, for which supporting descriptions are required by the Luxemburg Rarities Committee (Luxemburger Homologationskommission)
Divers
Order: Gaviiformes Family: Gaviidae
- Red-throated diver, Gavia stellata A
- Black-throated diver, Gavia arctica A
- Great northern diver, Gavia immer A
Grebes
Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae
- Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis
- Great crested grebe, Podiceps cristatus
- Red-necked grebe, Podiceps grisegena A
- Slavonian grebe, Podiceps auritus A
- Black-necked grebe, Podiceps nigricollis A
Storm petrels
Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae
- Leach's petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa A
Gannets
Order: Suliformes Family: Sulidae
- Gannet, Morus bassanus A
Cormorants
Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae
- Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo
Bitterns, herons and egrets
Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae
- Bittern, Botaurus stellaris
- Little bittern, Ixobrychus minutus
- Night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax A
- Squacco heron, Ardeola ralloides A
- Little egret, Egretta garzetta
- Great white egret, Casmerodius albus
- Grey heron, Ardea cinerea
- Purple heron, Ardea purpurea
Ibises and spoonbills
Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Threskiornithidae
- Eurasian spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia A
- Glossy ibis, Plegadis falcinellus A
Storks
Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ciconiidae
- Black stork, Ciconia nigra
- White stork, Ciconia ciconia
Ducks, geese and swans
Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae
- Mute swan, Cygnus olor I
- Bewick's swan, Cygnus columbianus A
- Whooper swan, Cygnus cygnus A
- Bean goose, Anser fabalis
- Pink-footed goose, Anser brachyrhynchus A
- White-fronted goose, Anser albifrons
- Greylag goose, Anser anser
- Canada goose, Branta canadensis I
- Brent goose, Branta bernicla H A
- Barnacle goose, Branta leucopsis A
- Common shelduck, Tadorna tadorna
- Egyptian goose, Alopochen aegyptiaca I
- Eurasian wigeon, Anas penelope
- Gadwall, Anas strepera
- Common teal, Anas crecca
- Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos
- Pintail, Anas acuta
- Garganey, Anas querquedula
- Northern shoveler, Anas clypeata
- Red-crested pochard, Netta rufina
- Common pochard, Aythya ferina
- Ferruginous duck, Aythya nyroca
- Tufted duck, Aythya fuligula
- Greater scaup, Aythya marila
- Common eider, Somateria mollissima A
- Long-tailed duck, Clangula hyemalis A
- Common scoter, Melanitta nigra A
- Velvet scoter, Melanitta fusca A
- Common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula
- Smew, Mergellus albellus
- Red-breasted merganser, Mergus serrator A
- Goosander, Mergus merganser
Hawks, kites and eagles
Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae
- European honey buzzard, Pernis apivoris
- Black kite, Milvus migrans
- Red kite, Milvus milvus
- White-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla A
- Short-toed eagle, Circaetus gallicus A
- Marsh harrier, Circus aeruginosus
- Hen harrier, Circus cyaneus
- Pallid harrier, Circus macrourus A
- Montagu's harrier, Circus pygargus
- Northern goshawk, Accipiter gentilis
- Sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus
- Common buzzard, Buteo buteo
- Rough-legged buzzard, Buteo lagopus A
- Spotted eagle, Aquila clanga A
- Booted eagle, Hieraaetus pennatus A
Osprey
Order: Accipitriformes Family: Pandionidae
- Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Falcons
Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae
- Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
- Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus A
- Merlin, Falco columbarius
- Hobby, Falco subbuteo
- Peregrine, Falco peregrinus
Grouse
Order: Galliformes Family: Tetraonidae
- Hazel grouse, Bonasa bonasia
- Black grouse, Tetrao tetrix H A
Pheasants and partridges
Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae
- Red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa H A
- Grey partridge, Perdix perdix
- Quail, Coturnix coturnix
- Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus I
Rails, crakes and coots
Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae
- Water rail, Rallus aquaticus
- Spotted crake, Porzana porzana
- Little crake, Porzana parva A
- Corn crake, Crex crex
- Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
- Coot, Fulica atra
Cranes
Order: Gruiformes Family: Gruidae
- Common crane, Grus grus
Bustards
Order: Otidiformes Family: Otididae
- Great bustard, Otis tarda H A
Oystercatchers
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Haematopodidae
- Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus
Avocets and stilts
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Recurvirostridae
- Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta
Thick-knees
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Burhinidae
- Stone curlew, Burhinus oedicnemus A
Plovers and lapwings
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae
- Little ringed plover, Charadrius dubius
- Ringed plover, Charadrius .hiaticula
- Kentish plover, Charadrius alexendrinus A
- Dotterel, Charadrius morinellus H A
- Golden plover, Pluvialis apricaria
- Grey plover, Pluvialis squatarola A
- Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus
Sandpipers and allies
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae
- Red knot, Calidris canutus
- Sanderling, Calidris alba A
- Little stint, Calidris minuta
- Temminck's stint, Calidris temminckii A
- Curlew sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
- Dunlin, Calidris alpina
- Ruff, Philomachus pugnax
- Jack snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus
- Common snipe, Gallinago gallinago
- Great snipe, Gallinago media H A
- Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola
- Black-tailed godwit, Limosa limosa
- Bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica A
- Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
- Curlew, Numenius arquata
- Spotted redshank, Tringa erythropus
- Redshank, Tringa totanus
- Marsh sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis A
- Greenshank, Tringa nebularia
- Green sandpiper, Tringa ochropus
- Wood sandpiper, Tringa glareola
- Common sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos
- Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpes A
- Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus A
- Grey phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius A
Skuas
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Stercorariidae
- Pomarine skua, Stercorarius pomarinus A
- Long-tailed skua, Stercorarius longicaudus A
- Great skua, Stercorarius skua H A
Gulls
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae
- Mediterranean gull, Ichthyaetus melanocephalus
- Little gull, Hydrocoloeus minutus
- Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
- Common gull, Larus canus
- Lesser black-backed gull, Larus fuscus A
- Herring gull, Larus argentatus A
- Yellow-legged gull, Larus michahellis A
- Caspian gull, Larus cachinnans A
- Great black-backed gull, Larus marinus A
- Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla A
Terns
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Sternidae
- Gull-billed tern, Gelochelidon nilotica A
- Caspian tern, Hydroprogne caspia A
- Sandwich tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis A
- Common tern, Sterna hirundo
- Little tern, Sternula albifrons A
- Whiskered tern, Chlidonias hybrida A
- Black tern, Chlidonias niger
- White-winged tern, Chlidonias leucopterus A
Pigeons and doves
Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae
- Rock dove, Columba livia I
- Stock dove, Columba oenas
- Woodpigeon, Columba palumbus
- Collared dove, Streptopelia decaocto
- Turtle dove, Streptopelia turtur
Cuckoos
Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae
- Common cuckoo, Cuculus canorus
Barn owls
Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae
- Barn owl, Tyto alba
Typical owls
Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae
- Eurasian scops owl, Otus scops H A
- Eagle-owl, Bubo bubo
- Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus H A
- Northern hawk-owl, Surnia ulula A
- Little owl, Athene noctua
- Tawny owl, Strix aluco
- Long-eared owl, Asio otus
- Short-eared owl, Asio flammeus
- Tengmalm's owl, Aegolius funereus
Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae
- European nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus
Swifts
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae
- Common swift, Apus apus
Kingfishers
Order: Coraciiformes Family: Alcedinidae
- Common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis
Bee-eaters
Order: Coraciiformes Family: Meropidae
- European bee-eater, Merops apiaster
Rollers
Order: Coraciiformes Family: Coraciidae
- European roller, Coracias garrulus A
Hoopoes
Order: Coraciiformes Family: Upupidae
- Hoopoe, Upupa epops
Woodpeckers
Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae
- Wryneck, Jynx torquilla
- Grey-headed woodpecker, Picus canus
- European green woodpecker, Picus viridis
- Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius
- Great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major
- Middle spotted woodpecker, Dendrocoptes medius
- Lesser spotted woodpecker, Dryobates minor
Larks
Order: Passeriformes Family: Alaudidae
- Calandra lark, Melanocoripha calandra H A
- Crested lark, Galerida cristata
- Woodlark, Lullula arborea
- Skylark, Alauda arvensis
- Shore lark, Eremophila alpestris A
Swallows and martins
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae
- Sand martin, Riparia riparia
- Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica
- Red-rumped swallow, Hirundo daurica A
- Common house martin, Delichon urbica
Pipits and wagtails
Order: Passeriformes Family: Motacillidae
- Richard's pipit, Anthus richardi A
- Tawny pipit, Anthus campestris
- Tree pipit, Anthus trivialis
- Meadow pipit, Anthus pratensis
- Red-throated pipit, Anthus cervinus A
- Water pipit, Anthus spinoletta
- Yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava
- Grey wagtail, Motacilla cinerea
- White wagtail, Motacilla alba
Waxwings
Order: Passeriformes Family: Bombycillidae
- Bohemian waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus
Dippers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Cinclidae
- White-throated dipper, Cinclus cinclus
Wrens
Order: Passeriformes Family: Troglodytidae
- Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes
Accentors
Order: Passeriformes Family: Prunellidae
- Dunnock, Prunella modularis
- Alpine accentor, Prunella collaris A
Thrushes and allies
Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae
- Ring ouzel, Turdus torquatus
- Blackbird, Turdus merula
- Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris
- Song thrush, Turdus philomelos
- Redwing, Turdus iliacus
- Mistle thrush, Turdus viscivorus
Locustellid warblers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Locustellidae
- Common grasshopper warbler, Locustella naevia
- River warbler, Locustella fluviatilis
- Savi's warbler, Locustella luscinoides A
Acrocephalid warblers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Acrocephalidae
- Moustached warbler, Acrocephalus melanopogon
- Aquatic warbler, Acrocephalus paludicola A
- Sedge warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
- Blyth's reed warbler, Acrocephalus dumetorum A
- Marsh warbler, Acrocephalus palustris
- Eurasian reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus
- Paddyfield warbler, Acrocephalus agricola
- Great reed warbler, Acrocephalus arundinaceus
- Icterine warbler, Hippolais icterina
- Melodious warbler, Hippolais polyglotta
- Booted warbler, Hippolais caligata
Phylloscopid warblers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Phylloscopidae
- Pallas's leaf warbler, Phylloscopus proregulus A
- Yellow-browed warbler, Phylloscopus inornatus A
- Wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix
- Western Bonelli's warbler, Phylloscopus bonelli
- Dusky warbler, Phylloscopus fuscatus
- Chiffchaff, Phylloscopus collybita
- Willow warbler, Phylloscopus trochilus
Old World warblers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sylviidae
- Sardinian warbler, Sylvia melanocephala
- Western Orphean warbler, Sylvia hortensis H A
- Barred warbler, Sylvia nisoria A
- Lesser whitethroat, Sylvia curruca
- Common whitethroat, Sylvia communis
- Garden warbler, Sylvia borin
- Eurasian blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla
Kinglets
Order: Passeriformes Family: Regulidae
- Goldcrest, Regulus regulus
- Common firecrest, Regulus ignicapillus
Old World flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Muscicapidae
- Robin, Erithacus rubecula
- Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos
- Bluethroat, Luscinia svevica
- Black redstart, Phoenicurus ochruros
- Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus
- Whinchat, Saxicola rubetra
- European stonechat, Saxicola rubicola
- Northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe
- Rock thrush, Monticola saxatilis H A
- Spotted flycatcher, Muscicapa striata
- Red-breasted flycatcher, Ficedula parva A
- Collared flycatcher, Ficedula albicollis H A
- Pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca
Bearded reedling
Order: Passeriformes Family: Panuridae
- Bearded reedling, Panurus biarmicus
Long-tailed tits
Order: Passeriformes Family: Aegithalidae
- Long-tailed tit, Aegithalos caudatus
Tits
Order: Passeriformes Family: Paridae
- Marsh tit, Parus palustris
- Willow tit, Parus montanus
- Crested tit, Parus cristatus
- Coal tit, Parus ater
- Eurasian blue tit, Parus caeruleus
- Great tit, Parus major
Nuthatches
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sittidae
- Eurasian nuthatch, Sitta europaea
Wallcreeper
Order: Passeriformes Family: Tichodromidae
- Wallcreeper, Tichodroma muraria A
Treecreepers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Certhiidae
- Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris
- Short-toed treecreeper, Certhia brachydactyla
Penduline tits
Order: Passeriformes Family: Remizidae
- Eurasian penduline tit, Remiz pendulinus
Orioles
Order: Passeriformes Family: Oriolidae
- Eurasian golden oriole, Oriolus oriolus
Shrikes
Order: Passeriformes Family: Laniidae
- Red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio
- Lesser grey shrike, Lanius minor H A
- Great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor
- Woodchat shrike, Lanius senator
Jays, magpies and crows
Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae
- Eurasian jay, Garrulus glandarius
- Eurasian magpie, Pica pica
- Spotted nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes
- Western jackdaw, Corvus monedula
- Rook, Corvus frugilegus
- Carrion crow, Corvus corone
- Hooded crow, Corvus cornix A
- Common raven, Corvus corax
Starlings
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae
- Common starling, Sturnus vulgaris
Sparrows
Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae
- House sparrow, Passer domesticus
- Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus
- White-winged snowfinch, Montifringilla nivalis H A
Finches
Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae
- Common chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs
- Brambling, Fringilla montifringilla
- European serin, Serinus serinus
- Greenfinch, Chloris chloris
- Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis
- Siskin, Spinus spinus
- Common linnet, Linaria cannabina
- Common redpoll, Acanthis flammea
- Common crossbill, Loxia curvirostra
- Scarlet rosefinch, Carpodacus erythrinus A
- Eurasian bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula
- Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Longspurs and arctic buntings
Order: Passeriformes Family: Calcariidae
- Snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis A
Buntings
Order: Passeriformes Family: Emberizidae
- Yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella
- Cirl bunting, Emberiza cirlus A
- Rock bunting, Emberiza cia A
- Ortolan bunting, Emberiza hortulana A
- Reed bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus
- Corn bunting, Emberiza calandra
See also
References
- Lëtzebuerger Natur- a Vulleschutzliga: Checklist of the Birds of Luxemburg