Descrição
The area is largely covered with endemic Cyprus cedars and golden oaks, but various, sometimes paved, walking paths have been constructed between the trees. Year-round you can find the Cyprus subspecies of Gaio-comum, Chapim-preto, Cruza-bico-comum and Trepadeira-comum. In addition, you will find birds that are scarce elsewhere on the island, such as melro, Carriça and with a bit of luck a Grifo-comum flying over. In various places you also have a good chance of Picanço-núbio, Melro-das-rochas, Melro-azul and Mocho-d'orelhas-do-chipre. Good viewpoints for several of these species are marked with a star on the map.
Detalhes
Acesso
The village of Troodos is situated high in the Troodos Mountains and is easily reached by car via a winding road that winds past a variety of villages nestled along the slopes, about an hour's drive from the south coast. Press P on the map for directions to a parking area. Once there, it's easily walkable. Be aware that temperatures this high in the mountains can be much lower than at sea level. Snow covers the area well into April, and temperatures rarely rise above freezing.
The marked walking paths are all suitable for birding and in the village you already often see and hear various birds. Along the trails the Cyprus subspecies 'cypriotes' of the Chapim-preto is very numerous and the Cyprus subspecies 'dorotheae' of the Trepadeira-comum is also hard to miss. The Cyprus subspecies 'glazneri' of the Gaio-comum never stays out of sight for long. With a bit of luck or a little more time/effort and knowledge of the sound, the Cyprus subspecies 'guillemardi' of the Cruza-bico-comum can also be found.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , MontanhaCondições
Rochoso , MontanhosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primavera , Primavera , Migração de outonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreito , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Under the roof of the building next to the central car park in Troodos are several nests of Andorinhão-pálido. Note: a Andorinhão-preto might also be flying among them!

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