28-07-2025
Over 60 bird species recorded in Al Jazir coastal survey
AL JAZIR: In a continued effort to protect ecosystems and monitor biodiversity across the Sultanate of Oman, the Environment Authority has carried out extensive field surveys in the Wilayat of Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate, focusing on three key coastal creeks: Khor Ghawi, Khor Qaised and Khor Ghadisir.
According to Abdullah bin Salim al Wardi, Head of the Department of Environment Conservation in Al Wusta, the surveys aimed to document seabirds and migratory bird populations while assessing the environmental health of these biodiversity-rich areas.
The findings revealed the presence of over 60 species of resident, migratory and rare birds.
Among the notable species recorded were the great white heron, grey heron, green-backed heron, black tern, sandwich tern, roseate tern, black ibis, Siberian gull, greater flamingo, water curlew, red-legged sandpiper, common mynah, bulbul and house crow.
Al Wardi emphasised that such field surveys are crucial for accurate biodiversity monitoring, documenting endangered and rare species, and evaluating the status of coastal ecosystems.
This data supports more effective and sustainable environmental management decisions.
He also noted that these surveys contribute valuable, real-time data to environmental databases, help identify potential wildlife reserve sites and enhance public awareness while promoting collaboration with partner environmental agencies. – ONA
