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Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve

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Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1]

Overview

Al-Khunfah Natural Reserve is located on the edge of Nafud desert covering an area of 19339.0 km². The reserve was listed as designated as a natural reserve in 1987.[2][1]

Birdlife

The reserve is a habitat to a diversity of birds such as lappet-faced vulture, sandgrouse, rock doves and houbara bustard.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Al - Khunfah - Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-10-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Al-Khunfah". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-22.