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,…
Best Birdwatching Binoculars in the World The Specifications of a Good Pair of Binoculars Depending on the amount of money you can set aside for buying binoculars, we try to elaborate on the best binoculars (also suitable for stargazing and safari) you can buy. Buying binoculars may be a bit tricky, when you choose to buy binoculars it is crucial to have two factors in mind and these factors…
An environmental activist said in an interview with the Mehr reporter; The Safe Area for Macqueen's Bustard Macqueen's Bustard habitat in Abbas Abad Wildlife Refuge in Isfahan was secured by installing 450 spirals over 7 km from the lines of the regional electric power distribution network in order to protect this species from the accident with power lines during flight. Iman Ebrahimi added that “Avayeboom Bird Conservation Society” implemented the project…
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.…
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…
Black-bellied Sandgrouse The black-bellied sandgrouse is 33–39 cm. The male has a grey head, neck, and breast. The underparts are black and the upperparts are golden-brown with darker markings. There is a thin black border around the lower breast and a chestnut throat patch. The female has browner, more finely marked upperparts, including the head and the breast. The underparts and breast band are identical to the male. Black-bellied Sandgrouse…
New species in Iran The first national record of Grey-headed Lapwing for Iran. Seyed Ali Jebeli found one individual in Kish Island in the Persian Gulf on January 4, 2020. The grey-headed lapwing (Vanellus Cinereus) is a lapwing species that breeds in northeast China (Inner Mongolia, C Manchuria, Jiangsu, Fujian) and neighboring parts of Russia and Japan (Honshu). Non-breeding in South Asia from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh to China and…
