First Record of the African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) in Libya.
the first record of the African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) in Libya has been documented in a scientific paper published in Waterbirds on 15 August 2025, under the title:
“First Record of African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis, Latham, 1801) in Libya”
DOI: 10.1675/063.048.0111
In November 2024, the species was recorded at Sabkhat Umm Hufayn, approximately 50 km east of Derna, where a single dead individual was found as a result of hunting, alongside several species of ducks. This represents the first official documentation of the African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) in Libya.
This record adds valuable knowledge to the understanding of biodiversity in Libya and underlines the importance of continued monitoring and documentation of migratory species across the country’s diverse habitats. It also highlights the critical role of Libyan wetlands as key stopover and breeding sites for both migratory and resident birds, as well as the contribution of Libyan researchers to advancing scientific knowledge at both regional and international levels.
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