Tag: species

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.…

Crane Day on November 6

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

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…

Indian Pond Heron

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…

New species in Iran

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…

Observation of rare species in Iran

Observation of rare species in Iran The Brahminy Starling or Brahminy Myna (Sturnia Pagodarum) with a black cap and long crest is a rare species in Iran. Its upperparts are gray and the yellow bill with the blue base is remarkable. Often seen in small family groups. It was first observed in November 2014 in the Fars Province by Mr. Ali Azadi and for the second time in February 2016,…

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