Saudi Birding

Yemen Thrush (Turdus menachensis)

eBirders Shining a Brighter Light on the Distribution, Habitat, and Vocalizations of the Asir Magpie

Prior to November 2017, when I first moved to Saudi Arabia, only six observations of Asir Magpie Pica asirensis, a range-restricted...

Trip Highlights: Arabian Partridge Philby’s Partridge Hamerkop Arabian Scops Owl African Paradise Flycatcher Asir Magpie Arabian Wheatear...

While the Republic of Yemen, which includes the island archipelago of Socotra, dubbed the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean”, boasts the...

Highlights: Philby’s Partridge Arabian Partridge African Olive Pigeon Hamerkop Black Kite Arabian Eagle-Owl Arabian Scops-Owl Little Owl...

Trip Total: 146 species Arabian Endemics Total: 12 / 14 Arabian Endemics Seen: Philby’s Partridge Arabian Partridge Arabian Scops-Owl...