It is one of the most important birds of Iran who is at serious risk and critically endangered. The Siberian White Crane is a bird of the Gruidae family of cranes. The Siberian Cranes are divided into three eastern, western, and central populations which the central population is extinct. The eastern population migrates to China during winter while the western population migrates to the north of Iran in the winter.…
Based on the latest listings Iran possesses 550 bird species; 70 percent of them are migrating, or they come to Iran in the winter, or they come in the summer for breeding. The following list is a list of bird species in Iran that are the most interesting for watching; Macqueen’s Bustard, Iranian Ground Jay, Caspian Tit, Black-headed Penduline Tit, Sind Woodpecker, Caspian Snowcock, See-see Partridge, Eastern Rock Nuthatch,…
National Bird-watching Day One day on the Iranian national calendar is dedicated to National Bird-watching Day for the first time in the year of 2010 by environmental and nature activists and the last Thursday in November of each year is designated as National Bird-watching Day. National Committee on Tourism, in support of the National Birdwatching Day celebration, has recognized the move for cultural development to protect Iran’s diverse bird species.…
Hypocolius It is the sole member of the genus Hypocolius and there is only one type of bird species in this family. The gray hypocolius is found in the Middle East. It breeds in Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan and it winters around the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the coasts of Saudi Arabia. It lives in brush and scrub areas. It has a long tail and a small bill.…
Crane Day on November 6 Due to the presence of more than 12,000 Cranes in the second half of the year at Miqan Wetland in Arak / Iran, on November 6 has been named Crane Day. Crane Day is dedicated to informing, familiarize and educate the sustainable use of Miqan wetland, as well as emphasize the ecological value of wetland and the importance of preserving this area and with the…
World Wildlife Day On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global…
Compilation of Glass Painting and Birdwatching The "One Hundred Flight" exhibition was held at the Saadabad Palace Complex, on February 2020 with a gathering of Iranian environmentalists and enthusiasts. Saeed Rezakhan was born in Tehran on March 22, 1977, and has an Associate’s degree in cultural management, a Bachelor’s degree in cultural evaluation, and a master's degree in Iranian history. He learned self-taught painting in the back of the glass…
Indian Pond Heron The Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron and in size and shape it is almost like a Squacco Heron but during the breeding season, feathers are different from Squacco Heron. It is breeding in southern Iran. They are usually silent but may make a harsh croak in alarm when flushed or near their nests. Their camouflage is so excellent that they can be approached…
