New Records of Birds in Bahr Al-Najaf Depression, Iraq

Abd Aljalil , Ameen Sahib; Al-Zurfi , Sadiq Kadhum Lafta

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New Records of Birds in Bahr Al-Najaf Depression, Iraq

Authors:

Abd Aljalil , Ameen Sahib | Al-Zurfi , Sadiq Kadhum Lafta

Publisher:

Egyptian Society for the Development of Fisheries and Human Health

Main Topics:

Sciences

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 2024 Vol.28 Issue 3, pp.1561-1569

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

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272368

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Quarterly

pISSN:

11106131

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Abstract:

 In this study, cross-sectional survey techniques and direct observation techniques were used to monitor birds in the Bahr al-Najaf depression and its significance as a home for several living organisms, including endemic and migratory birds. The aim of this paper was to document additional records of bird species in the Bahr Al-Najaf depression throughout a seven-month period from October 2023 to April 2024. Transect walks and direct observation methods were deployed for the birds' survey by using 8x42mm binoculars and an 8x spotting scope , while a Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera with a 24– 3000mm lens was used to take pictures. Eight new migratory bird species have been discovered in the Bahr al-Najaf depression's water bodies. One of them is a new record in Iraq, which is the swan goose (Anser cygnoides). This raises the total number of birds known from the Bahr al- Najaf depression to 176.

Article Details

New Records of Birds in Bahr Al-Najaf Depression, Iraq

Authors:

Abd Aljalil , Ameen Sahib | Al-Zurfi , Sadiq Kadhum Lafta

Publisher:

Egyptian Society for the Development of Fisheries and Human Health

Main Topics:

Sciences

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 2024 Vol.28 Issue 3, pp.1561-1569

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

272368

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

11106131

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BIRDS

SPECIES

ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS

OBSERVATION

IRAQ

Aves

Bahr

Depression

New record

Survey

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Abd Aljalil , Ameen Sahib | Al-Zurfi , Sadiq Kadhum Lafta

Publisher: Egyptian Society for the Development of Fisheries and Human Health

Main Topics: Sciences

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 2024 Vol.28 Issue 3, pp.1561-1569

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 272368

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 11106131

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Abd Aljalil , Ameen Sahib | Al-Zurfi , Sadiq Kadhum Lafta

Publisher:

Egyptian Society for the Development of Fisheries and Human Health

Main Topics:

Sciences

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 2024 Vol.28 Issue 3, pp.1561-1569

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

272368

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

11106131