Tag: Khuzestan Province

Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus)

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.…

The Lesser Flamingo after years in Iran

The Lesser Flamingo after years in Iran After many years, the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) was observed and recorded by Ali Sajjad Jalali in Shadegan Wetland located in Khuzestan Province – Iran. Khuzestan Province is one of the first ranks of biodiversity in the country due to its numerous wetlands and ponds. Shadegan International Wetland in southern Khuzestan is one of the flamingo habitats and thousands of flamingos have been…

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