Discover the diverse bird species that call Qatar home, their habitats, and the ongoing efforts to protect them.
Discover the diverse bird species that call Qatar home, their habitats, and the ongoing efforts to protect them.

As of Feb 2026, the avifauna of Qatar includes 356 recorded bird species, with more than 380 taxonomic classifications recognized according to the latest Global Avian Checklist “Avilist” (January 2025 version). Approximately 56 taxa are considered resident breeders in Qatar, while many others visit the country during the cooler winter months or pass through during the spring and autumn migration seasons.

All bird photographs displayed on this website were taken within the State of Qatar, unless otherwise indicated.

56

Resident Breeders

380+

Taxon Identified

356

Bird Species

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An Exceptional Marine Vagrant Recorded Near Um-Far Island

An exceptional marine vagrant recorded near Um Far Island On 24 February 2026, two Red-breasted Mergansers were seen near Um Far Island, Qatar, by Bassel Abi-Jummaa.

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Jan 2026

First Confirmed Record of Eurasian Magpie in Qatar

On 11 January 2026, the first confirmed record of the Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) in Qatar was documented at Al Thakhira Reserve, observed by Ibrahim Ali Al-Muhannadi

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An Exceptional Marine Vagrant Recorded Near Um-Far Island

An exceptional marine vagrant recorded near Um Far Island On 24 February 2026, two Red-breasted Mergansers were seen near Um Far Island, Qatar, by Bassel Abi-Jummaa.

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First Confirmed Record of Eurasian Magpie in Qatar

On 11 January 2026, the first confirmed record of the Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) in Qatar was documented at Al Thakhira Reserve, observed by Ibrahim Ali Al-Muhannadi

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