Pyrénées National Park

Q: What animals can you see in Pyrénées National Park?

The most likely sightings are Chaffinch (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Common Wall Lizard (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Blackbird (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), European Robin (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Griffon Vulture (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers) — among 706 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

Q: When is the best time to visit Pyrénées National Park for wildlife?

June has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.

Q: Can you see Griffon Vulture in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Griffon Vulture sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 5,353 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Q: Can you see Pyrenean Chamois in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 41% of wildlife watchers report a Pyrenean Chamois sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 617 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Q: Can you see Pyrenean Brook Salamander in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 25% of wildlife watchers report a Pyrenean Brook Salamander sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 262 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

🇫🇷 France

🐐 Pyrenean Chamois Above the Cirques

🌍 #199 Global · 3.5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #8 in Europe #28 in Temperate Forest

Western Europe, France 706 spp. recorded

Pyrénées National Park is a protected alpine reserve stretching along the French border with Spain. Deep temperate forests, steep green valleys, and high rocky ridges define this dramatic mountain landscape, where narrow dirt trails wind beneath beech and pine trees.

42.723° N 1.961° E

Wildlife

⭐ Iconic Species

Gyps fulvus

Rupicapra pyrenaica

Calotriton asper

📊 Most Spotted

Fringilla coelebs

Podarcis muralis

Turdus merula

Erithacus rubecula

Parus major

Rana temporaria

Corvus corone

Cyanistes caeruleus

Phoenicurus ochruros

Marmota marmota

Motacilla alba

Sylvia atricapilla

⭐ Iconic Species

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Rupicapra pyrenaica

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Marmota marmota

Capreolus capreolus

Cervus elaphus

Sciurus vulgaris

Vulpes vulpes

Sus scrofa

Meles meles

Erinaceus europaeus

Myocastor coypus

Capra pyrenaica

Lepus europaeus

Dama dama

⭐ Iconic Species

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Gyps fulvus

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Fringilla coelebs

Turdus merula

Erithacus rubecula

Parus major

Corvus corone

Cyanistes caeruleus

Phoenicurus ochruros

Motacilla alba

Sylvia atricapilla

Milvus milvus

Periparus ater

Phylloscopus collybita

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Podarcis muralis

Lacerta bilineata

Vipera aspis

Podarcis liolepis

Anguis fragilis

Tarentola mauritanica

20–30% · Possible

Zootoca vivipara

20–30% · Possible

Natrix maura

10–20% · With luck

Hierophis viridiflavus

Psammodromus algirus

Timon lepidus

Coronella austriaca

⭐ Iconic Species

★

Calotriton asper

20–30% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Rana temporaria

Bufo spinosus

Salamandra salamandra

30–40% · Possible

Lissotriton helveticus

Alytes obstetricans

Pelophylax perezi

Rana pyrenaica

Alytes almogavarii

Epidalea calamita

Hyla meridionalis

Discoglossus pictus

Pelodytes punctatus

Animal Events

🐦

Griffon Vulture Cliff Roosting

JulAugSep

Hundreds of Griffon Vultures gather at communal roosts on limestone cliffs, performing thermal soaring displays at dawn and dusk.

Gyps fulvus

60–70% · Likely

🦌

Pyrenean Chamois Rutting Season

OctNov

Male Pyrenean Chamois engage in dramatic head-butting contests on rocky slopes to establish dominance and attract mates.

Rupicapra pyrenaica

40–50% · Likely

🦌

Alpine Marmot Emergence

MayJun

After hibernation, Alpine Marmots emerge from burrows, basking on sunny slopes and emitting high-pitched whistles to alert of predators.

Marmota marmota

40–50% · Likely

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Species Total

40–50

50–60

40–50

Griffon Vulture

40–50

50–60

60–70

70–80

50–60

Pyrenean Chamois

20–30

40–50

30–40

40–50

30–40

40–50

Pyrenean Brook Salamander

10–20

5–10

10–20

20–30

30–40

20–30

30–40

20–30

10–20

Chaffinch

80–90

70–80

60–70

50–60

70–80

80–90

Common Wall Lizard

20–30

40–50

50–60

60–70

70–80

50–60

30–40

Eurasian Blackbird

70–80

80–90

60–70

40–50

50–60

60–70

European Robin

70–80

60–70

70–80

60–70

40–50

50–60

70–80

Great Tit

70–80

60–70

50–60

40–50

50–60

60–70

70–80

European Common Frog

20–30

40–50

30–40

40–50

50–60

60–70

70–80

50–60

40–50

10–20

20–30

Carrion Crow

60–70

50–60

40–50

50–60

60–70

50–60

60–70

Blue Tit

60–70

70–80

50–60

40–50

30–40

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

60–70

Black Redstart

20–30

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

20–30

Alpine Marmot

5–10

20–30

40–50

50–60

20–30

5–10

White Wagtail

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

Blackcap

10–20

20–30

40–50

60–70

50–60

30–40

20–30

10–20

Animal Events

🐦 Griffon Vulture Cliff Roosting

🦌 Pyrenean Chamois Rutting Season

🦌 Alpine Marmot Emergence

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Good

🐐 Pyrenean Chamois Above the Cirques

🦜

Biodiversity

Excellent

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg

4.8 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Species by taxon

🦅 Birds

484

🐒 Mammals

132

🦎 Reptiles

🐸 Amphibians

706 Total Species

850 Global average across 296 parks

50 Threatened 22 Endemic

🔭

Sighting

Good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg

2.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

🎯

Top-12 Avg Probability

62% Global avg

57%

📊

Coverage (156 species at ≥5% of 706 in the inventory)

24% Global avg

22%

🔀

Taxon variety in top 12 (9 bird, 1 reptile, 1 amphibian, 1 mammal)

46% Global avg

56%

🔭

Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)

134 Global avg

🌟

Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)

15 Global avg

⭐

High-prob species (>40%)

27 Global avg

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Pyrénées National Park?

The most likely sightings are Chaffinch (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Common Wall Lizard (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Blackbird (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), European Robin (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Griffon Vulture (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers) — among 706 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Pyrénées National Park for wildlife?

June has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.

Can you see Griffon Vulture in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Griffon Vulture sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 5,353 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Pyrenean Chamois in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 41% of wildlife watchers report a Pyrenean Chamois sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 617 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Pyrenean Brook Salamander in Pyrénées National Park?

Yes — about 25% of wildlife watchers report a Pyrenean Brook Salamander sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 262 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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Pyrénées National Park

Wildlife

⭐ Iconic Species

Griffon Vulture

Pyrenean Chamois

Pyrenean Brook Salamander

📊 Most Spotted

Chaffinch

Common Wall Lizard

Eurasian Blackbird

European Robin

Great Tit

European Common Frog

Carrion Crow

Blue Tit

Black Redstart

Alpine Marmot

White Wagtail

Blackcap

⭐ Iconic Species

Pyrenean Chamois

📊 Most Spotted

Alpine Marmot

Western Roe Deer

Elk

Eurasian Red Squirrel

Red Fox

Wild Boar

European Badger

Common Hedgehog

Coypu

Spanish Ibex

Brown Hare

Fallow Deer

⭐ Iconic Species

Griffon Vulture

📊 Most Spotted

Chaffinch

Eurasian Blackbird

European Robin

Great Tit

Carrion Crow

Blue Tit

Black Redstart

White Wagtail

Blackcap

Red Kite

Coal Tit

Common Chiffchaff

📊 Most Spotted

Common Wall Lizard

Western Green Lizard

Asp Viper

Catalonian Wall Lizard

Slow Worm

Moorish Gecko

Viviparous Lizard

Viperine Snake

Green Whip Snake

Large Psammodromus

Ocellated Lizard

Smooth Snake

⭐ Iconic Species

Pyrenean Brook Salamander

📊 Most Spotted

European Common Frog

Giant Toad

Fire Salamander

Palmate Newt

Common Midwife Toad

Iberian Green Frog

Pyrenean frog

Catalonian Midwife Toad

Natterjack Toad

Mediterranean Tree Frog

Mediterranean Painted Frog

Common Parsley Frog

Animal Events

Griffon Vulture Cliff Roosting

Griffon Vulture