King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve: A vast ecological haven for migratory and resident birds

TURAIF: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is home to more than 290 bird species, with 88 percent being migratory and 12 percent resident.

This accounts for 58 percent of all bird species recorded in the Kingdom. The reserve also protects 26 bird species listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.

The reserve protects 26 bird species listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. (SPA)

The reserve’s dedicated monitoring and follow-up programs work to safeguard bird species while continuously enhancing and protecting their habitats, SPA reported. These efforts underscore the reserve’s vital role as a sanctuary for resident and migratory birds alike, and highlight the importance of its ecosystems in conserving biodiversity.

• The reserve’s dedicated monitoring and follow-up programs work to safeguard bird species while continuously enhancing and protecting their habitats.