Ornithological Museum of Chiaramonte Gulfi

Among the pieces to admire right at the start of the visit stands the Imperial Raven along with other Common Ravens, together with the Jay and the Magpie. Then there are the Little Owls, followed by the Barn Owl, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, mixed with the Tawny Owl and the Marsh Owl. Until the enchanting Snowy Owl appears. Many species of Buzzards are displayed (from the Common Buzzard to the Booted Eagle), the Falcon species (including the Peregrine Falcon and the Honey Buzzard, also known because it feeds on Bees and Wasps after skillfully removing their stinger), the young Sparrowhawk, then the Kites with the Black Kite in the foreground. Notable are the sections dedicated to Eagles, Vultures, and Griffon Vultures: majestic and “imperial” are the individual specimens of these birds of prey. Following are Pelicans and Cormorants, up to the Stone Curlews, Bustards, Partridges, and the beautiful bodies of Gulls, among which is the Great Black-backed Gull.