According to Fars News Agency’s community group, Saeed Shahand, Director General of Environmental Protection of West Azerbaijan, stated that Lake Urmia is one of the most important and largest habitats of flamingos in the Middle East, adding: Flamingos nest on the coasts, islands and estuaries of rivers that enter Lake Urmia. Incubates. A significant part of them live in the islands and satellite wetlands of Lake Urmia National Park throughout the year, such as Derge Sangi, Kanibrazan and Soldoz wetlands.
He considered the presence of Artemia in Lake Urmia as one of the most important reasons for the presence of flamingos in this national park and said: Currently, there are more than 30,000 flamingos in the satellite wetlands of Lake Urmia National Park.
Shahand said: Studies in the field of demography of this bird are conducted by the General Department of Environmental Protection of West Azerbaijan, and wildlife experts identify the migratory routes of this species by ringing flamingo chicks.
He continued: In general, the flamingos of Lake Urmia have three migration destinations, which include the Indian Ocean in the southeast of the country, Shadgan Wetland in the south of the country, and the Mediterranean Sea basin in the North African region.
The Director General of Environmental Protection of West Azerbaijan considered the presence of flamingos in the satellite wetlands of Urmia Lake National Park in large groups as an indicator of the favorable condition of the habitats and added: the forces of the Environmental Protection Unit monitor and control the wetlands and wildlife habitats around the clock and according to the prohibition Any hunting in the province will be dealt with seriously and legally.
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