1° Concorso di illustrazione ornitologica

The 1st Bird Illustration Competition is part of the 22nd Extremadura Birdwatching Fair (FIO) in Spain and invites illustrators and nature enthusiasts worldwide to create artworks that combine scientific observation with artistic creativity. The theme is "Birds" and participants may submit works in four categories: Scientific Illustration (F1), Naturalist Illustration (F2), Conceptual Illustration (F3) and Young Illustrators (F4) for artists aged 12‑18. Artists over 18 may submit one piece per category using traditional or digital techniques, but any artwork created or assisted by artificial intelligence will be disqualified. The competition is free to enter. Winners of the three main categories each receive a €800 prize, while the Young Illustrators winner receives illustration materials worth €200. Selected works will be professionally printed and exhibited. Submissions are accepted from 19 October 2026 until 23:59 CET on 8 January 2027. Applications are submitted via the official competition website, where the rules and entry form are available. The call is open to anyone worldwide, with no residency requirement, and aims to promote ornithological knowledge through visual art.

Free entry, monetary prizes, exhibition of selected works, professional printing of finalists

Open to illustrators and amateur artists worldwide, aged 12 or over; participants under 18 may only enter the Young Illustrators category; AI‑assisted artwork is disqualified