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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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The Wings and Wonders Tour—Join Saudi Birding for the 2027 Total Eclipse!
🌓 Update : Our main August 2027 Saudi Arabia eclipse tour is now fully booked. However, we have two spots available for our second group...
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The 2025 Spring Bird Tour: Another Record-breaking Bash around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tour Dates: April 18 - 26, 2025 Duration: 9 days Species Recorded: 238 Participants: Bert de Bruin, Miguel Demeulemeester, Arthur...
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The February 2025 Bird Tour: A Saudi Birding Epic!
Tour Dates: February 15 - 28, 2025 Guests: Jonathan Angliss, John Bjorkman, Jeff Hopkins, Wayne Kidder, Cuneyt Ozdal, Bob Tallyn, Robert...
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