Species

This species is nocturnal and roosts during the day in caves or buildings. It roosts singly or in small groups...

A spectacular mountain scavenger with strong cultural presence, associated with remote cliffs and Kurdistan’s...

Physical characteristics: A medium-sized white egret. During breeding it develops bright orange or yellow-buff...

A rarely seen wild cat that many people do not realize lives in our northern mountains.

A familiar small warbler of trees and bushes, often present in winter and during passage. Role in nature: it f...

Famous for its song in regional poetry and culture, the nightingale is a flagship for dense shrubs and riversi...

Physical characteristics and behaviour: The Common Sandpiper is easily recognised by its constant teetering mo...

A small snake reaching 37 cm, sandy or grey with narrow dark bands and a distinct neck collar. It is mainly ac...

A snake reaching 76 cm, greyish-brown to reddish-brown with dark spots that become smaller along the body. It...

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