Umm al-Qamari Islands
| Umm al-Qamari islands in Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Nearest city | Al Qunfudhah |
| Established | 1977 |
| Governing body | Saudi Wildlife Authority |
Umm al-Qamari Islands in Saudi Arabia is a national nature reserve managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1][2]
Overview
Umm al-Qamari islands are located north to Alqunfutha, a city on the coast of the Red sea. It has an area of 4.03 km². The islands were listed as a protected area in 1977 to be the first protected area in Saudi Arabia.[3]
Birdlife
The reserve is home to a variety of birdlife, mostly Collared doves and Turtle doves for which the islands were named. There are other birds breed and live in the islands such as Herons, Pelicans, Gulls and Osprey.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Umm al-Qamari Islands". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ a b "Umm al - Qamari -Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1991). Protected Areas of the World: Indomalaya, Oceania, Australia and Antarctic. IUCN. pp. 505–. ISBN 978-2-8317-0091-5.
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