JEDDAH: A rare white-tailed eagle has been documented at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, the first confirmed sighting of the species in Saudi Arabia in more than two decades.
The young migratory raptor was observed at the Wadi Thalbah wetlands, one of the few permanent marshland ecosystems in the Kingdom’s northwest and a vital refuge for birds during seasonal flyways.
Andrew Zaloumis, CEO at the reserve, confirmed the significance of the sighting, noting that the eagle’s presence aligns with improving ecological conditions in the protected area.
“This exceptional sighting of a young white-tailed eagle in a reserve where the habitat-wide restoration program is showing results is encouraging,” Zaloumis told Arab News.
Wadi Thalbah Wetland, where the juvenile migrant White-tailed eagle was recorded.(Supplied)
