Bird nesting began in the habitats of West Azerbaijan

In an interview with IRNA on Thursday, Omid Yousefi added: “Dry species such as partridges, pigeons, birds of prey and sparrows often lay eggs, and aquatic and coastal species have just started nesting due to the cold weather in the province.” Have.

He added: White-headed and Tanjeh ducks, crowned ducks, cuckoos, and storks, which are part of the native birds of the province, often started nesting in reeds and wetlands.

The head of the Wildlife Surveillance Department of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection of West Azerbaijan said: “Indigenous birds of the province entered the wetlands and areas in early March, which include aquatic animals such as white ducks, white ducks, mackerel, guinea fowl and aquatic animals such as cuckoos and storks.”

Yousefi said: the population of native birds of the province will be counted for the first time in May this year, although 90% of these creatures are known, but this is done to have accurate statistics.

The head of the Wildlife Monitoring Department of the General Department of Environmental Protection of West Azerbaijan reminded: so far 310 species have been identified in the province, of which 130 species are endemic and reproductive.

According to IRNA, waterfowl and waterfowl, from swans to ducks and ducks, pelicans, geese and flamingos, are among the populations of the wetlands of West Azerbaijan, and Lake Urmia is one of the most important bird habitats in the province.

Many native birds live in Lake Urmia, which was once one of the largest breeding centers in West Asia and the Middle East. they do.