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Buff-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae)
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Separating Arabian Wheatear and Mourning Wheatear: An ID Guide for Birders in Saudi Arabia and Oman
The Mourning and Arabian Wheatears present one of Arabia’s most challenging ID problems. Subtle plumage differences, overlapping ranges, and shifting taxonomy mean misidentifications have been common, especially in southern Oman and southwest Saudi Arabia. This guide highlights key field marks, habitat preferences, and behavior to help birders separate the two and contribute valuable records to clarify their true status.
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"A Thousand Welcomes to Saudi Arabia" │ Discover the Thrill of Saudi Birding
Contents Arranging an eVisa When to Visit Avian Specialties by Region The Eastern Region The Central Regions The Northwestern...
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Saudi Birding?! The Question of Safety
Ten years in the Middle East and, to date, here’s the scariest situation I’ve found myself in… December 2018 I was out hiking at a...
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The Ultimate Saudi Birding Web Portal!
Blogs about Saudi Birding Saudi Birding—My Facebook page featuring trip reports, hotspot details, species profiles, and general avian...
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Trigger Warning! Gear Talk Ahead
The day before flying to Jazan this past summer my Nikon P610 60X superzoom digital camera stopped charging. I suspect the charging port...
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