Species

A large snake reaching 200 cm, with variable grey, greenish or reddish-brown colour and an elongated scale on...

A plain but important warbler of orchards, scrub, gardens and riparian trees. Role in nature: it feeds on inse...

This rock specialist is part of Kurdistan’s cliff and gorge birdlife, often noticed by its loud calls and bold...

This species is nocturnal and rests in underground burrows during the day. The burrow typically has a plugged...

A melodious garden and woodland bird, valued for its song around orchards, villages and shaded valleys. Threa...

A woodland and garden warbler with a rich song, using shrubs and tree cover. Role in nature: it eats insects a...

A worm-like snake reaching 42 cm, with tiny eyes and a very short tail ending in a small spur. It lives largel...

A swallow-like bird that nests on cliffs, rocky valleys, bridges and buildings. Role in nature: it catches fly...

A large social vulture that gives Kurdistan’s mountains strong wilderness value and attracts attention from bi...

A culturally recognizable bird with a striking crest and local names linked to regional stories and traditiona...

An intelligent, colorful corvid of oak woods and orchards, culturally associated with alert calls and woodland...

A familiar black-and-white corvid around towns, farms and trees, often prominent in folklore because of its in...