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Birds in Libya

Libya is part of the Mediterranean belt, known for its unique biodiversity, encompassing a variety of habitats. From extended coastlines to vast deserts and rugged mountains, this ecological diversity makes it home to many bird species, including resident birds that breed and live year-round, as well as migratory birds that stop in Libya during their long journeys between Europe and Africa.

Birds Recorded in Libya:

359
Types
188
Genera
69
Families
25
Orders

This reflects the richness and diversity of natural habitats. These birds play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance and contribute to processes such as pollination, insect control, and seed dispersal, making the study and understanding of these species essential for protecting local biodiversity.

This list aims to document and identify the different species observed and recorded in the country, supported by scientific studies and field observations. Through this work, we seek to raise awareness about the importance of conserving these birds and their habitats, and to highlight the challenges they face due to environmental changes and human activities.

Bird List

Struthio camelus
Cygnus olor
Cygnus columbianus
Anser anser
Anser erythropus
Branta canadensis
Tadorna ferruginea
Tadorna tadorna
Netta rufina
Aythya ferina
Aythya nyroca
Aythya fuligula
Oxyura leucocephala
Melanitta nigra
Mergellus albellus
Mergus serrator
Mareca strepera
Mareca penelope
Spatula discors
Spatula clypeata
Spatula querquedula
Anas platyrhynchos
Anas acuta
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