Saudi Birding’s recent Arabian Endemics Tour delivered memorable encounters with the unique birdlife of southwest Saudi Arabia, including Asir Magpie, Arabian Grosbeak, Yemen Thrush, and Arabian Woodpecker. Explore the misty highlands, rugged escarpments, and rich biodiversity that make the Kingdom one of the Middle East’s most exciting birding destinations.

Update (July 28, 2025): New evidence from the Jazan region confirms the presence of Medium Egret ( Ardea intermedia ) in southwestern...

Tour Dates: July 1 - 7, 2023 Participants: Max Berlijn, John Clark, Rob Dobson, Tim Doran, Enno Ebels, and Rob Leighton Leader: Gregory...

Highlights: Harlequin Quail (Arabian) (E ssp) Arabian Partridge (E) Philby's Partridge (E) Nubian Nightjar Abyssinian (Montane) Nightjar Crab-Plover White-eyed Gull (NE) African Openbill Abdim's Stork Black-headed Heron Intermediate Egret Tawny Eagle Arabian Scops-Owl (E) Arabian Eagle-Owl (E) Abyssinian Roller Arabian Woodpecker (E) Asir Magpie (E) Thick-billed Lark Arabian Lark (NE) Rufous-capped Lark (NE) "Mangrove Reed Warbler" Yemen Warbler (E) Arabian Warbler (NE) "Mang

In celebration of Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day, on Saturday, October 9th, birdwatchers in Saudi Arabia took part in...