Muscat: The Environment Authority in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate recorded a major sighting of over 300 vulnerable Egyptian vultures in the Wilayat of Dima Wattayyen today.
Saif bin Habib Al Naabi, Environmental Systems Supervisor at the Environment Authority in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, stated that this was one of the greatest documented observations of this species in the region. He highlighted the Sultanate of Oman's environmental significance as a critical habitat for both migrating and resident birds.
Al Naabi stated that the Egyptian vulture, scientifically known as Neophron percnopterus, is listed as a globally endangered species, largely owing to habitat destruction and hunting.
Environmental experts agree that this unusually large turnout indicates the Sultanate's environmental conservation efforts have been successful. This occurrence is regarded as a positive indicator of the great biodiversity in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, which strengthens attempts to protect the ecosystems that sustain these animals.
This monitoring effort is part of the Environment Authority's continuing commitment to biodiversity monitoring. The regular recording of rare bird species across Oman's governorates reinforces the Sultanate's rising recognition as a site for ecotourism and scientific study.
