Every bird
has a story

The Libyan Birdwatching Platform, a guide to the world of birds in Libya.

Willow Warbler

نقشارة الصفصاف

Common Tern

خرشنة شائعة

Common Kingfisher

رفراف شائع (صياد السمك الشائع)

Long-eared Owl

بومة أذناء (بومة طويلة الأذن)

Birdwatching

We aim to understand bird behavior and migrations, with a focus on protecting endangered species and ensuring their sustainability.

Birdwatching

Scientific Publications

Report on an Ornithological Survey in Libya from 3 to 17 January 2005

Azafzaf et al., 2005

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Wintering Cormorants in Libya

Azafzaf et al., 2005

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Report on an Ornithological Survey in Libya from 19 to 31 January 2006

Azafzaf et al., 2006

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Wetlands and wintering waterbirds in Libya, January 2005 and 2006

Smart et al., 2006

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Rings

Bird ringing is a scientific tool widely used to study bird migration, behavior, and population. The process involves placing metal, plastic, or combined rings with unique codes on the bird’s leg, beak, or neck.

More About Rings

Report Form

Libyan Society For Birds Programs

Programs

Monitoring Program for the Nesting of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) and Little Tern (Sternula albifrons)

Program Details

International Census of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

Program Details

International Waterbird Census (IWC)

Program Details

Blog and Scientific Activities

Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day in Tripoli under the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Cities…

15 October 2025 | Workshops

Awareness Workshops within the Project on Engaging the Local Community in the Restoration of Tawerg…

11 October 2025 | Events

Libyan Bird Society Conducts Field Survey to Monitor Migratory Birds in Celebration of World Migrat…

09 October 2025 | Workshops

Participation of the Libyan Society for Birds in the National Workshop on Marine Biodiversity Monit…

Birds of Libya

There are 359 bird species recorded in Libya, belonging to 188 genera, 69 families, and 25 orders.
This reflects the richness and diversity of natural habitats.

House Bunting

Marbled Teal (Marbled Duck)

Little Owl

Yellow Wagtail

Black-winged Stilt

Common Ringed Plover

Black Redstart

Greater Flamingo

Laughing Dove

Spanish Sparrow

Common Kestrel

Dunlin

White Stork

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Environmental Events Dedicated to Birds

World Migratory Bird Day

Raising global awareness of biological diversity and the need to preserve it

Second Saturday

of May and October

International Day for Biological Diversity

Promoting global awareness of biodiversity and the importance of its conservation

May

World Day Against Desertification

Raising awareness about the impact of desertification and land degradation on wildlife, including birds.

June

World Environment Day

Raising awareness about environmental issues and their impact on living beings, including birds.

June

World Vulture Awareness Day

Raising awareness about the importance of vultures in the ecosystem and ways to protect and conserve them.

First Saturday

of September

World Wetlands Day

Raising awareness about the importance of wetlands in preserving biodiversity and protecting birds.”

February

World Wildlife Day

Raising awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation, emphasizing the need to protect endangered species and their habitats.

March

World Shorebird Day

Raising awareness about the importance of shorebirds and conserving their natural habitats, especially wetlands and coastal areas that they rely on for feeding, nesting, and migration.

September