Porto Santo is a small island northeast of Madeira island. It has a rather dry climate and arid landscape.The most common and widespread birds in the island are Plain Swift, Berthelot´s Pipit, Rock Sparrow, Spanish Sparrow and Island Canary. Other interesting species are Hoopoe and Spectacled Warbler. This is also a good place to look for trans-saharian migrants during the Autumn migration. There is a daily ferry to Porto Santo, from Funchal harbour (1 hour trip). This cross can also be a good opportunity to watch seabirds. Municipalities: Porto Santo IBA: learn more |
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