Scientific Study on Wetland Classification and Bird Diversity in Benghazi.
New Scientific Publication in the “Libyan Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (LJEEST)”
A new research article titled “Bird Diversity in Selected Wetlands of Benghazi, Libya” has been published by the researchers: Magdolin Alfaghi, Abdulnasser Eisa, Hudi Alhaddad, Zakaria Abomonji, and Khaled Etayeb.
The study highlights bird diversity in the wetlands of Benghazi, covering three sites: Lake 23 July, Lake Julyanah, and Qanfudhah Sabkha, during the period from January to December 2023.
The study aimed to classify these areas according to Ramsar Convention criteria, document the bird species visiting these wetlands across different seasons, and assess their conservation status regarding the risk of extinction.
Key findings of the study include:
- Classification of Lake Julyanah and Lake 23 July as “Coastal Saline Lakes (Type J)”, and Qanfudhah Sabkha as “Seasonal Saline Flats (Type R)”.
- A total of 47,680 birds were recorded, representing 96 species (67 waterbird species and 29 non-waterbird species).
- Lake Julyanah exhibited the highest species diversity, while Qanfudhah Sabkha recorded the highest abundance.
- Autumn showed the highest diversity, whereas winter had the lowest.
- 21 species documented are classified as threatened.
This research represents an important step in documenting biodiversity and protecting wetlands in Libya, providing essential data to support conservation strategies for threatened species.
📄 Full article available at: https://birds.ly/publications/
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