Index of articles about “Moroccan birds”: ornithological studies and reports, rare birds sightings, general birding news,…etc. In short, everything about birds and birding in Morocco is filed under this category.
Today is the International Owl Awareness Day. Let’s talk about one of the most endangered species in Morocco; and address a taboo that many local photographers still refuse to acknowledge. بومة المستنقعات المغربية على حافة الانقراض! بمناسبة اليوم العالمي للتحسيس بالبوم وأهميته البيئية، نوجه نداء إلى مراقبي الطيور ومصوري الحياة البرية، وخاصة المغاربة: لا تساهموا […]
Moroccan Marsh Owl is on the brink – Photographers, beware! Read More »
First record of Lesser Moorhen for Morocco and Northwest Africa. Première mention de la Gallinule africaine pour le Maroc et le Maghreb. — An immature Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) was observed at the Aoulouz bridge, Morocco, during an Oriole Birding trip. “The bird was seen on 15 March 2025 at about 11:20 for several minutes
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Since mid-December, four rare North American bird species have been observed in various parts of Morocco. Quatre espèces d’oiseaux rares de l’Amérique du Nord observées au Maroc en décembre : un Fuligule à tête noire (ou Petit fuligule), deux Sarcelles à ailes bleues, trois Canards à front blanc (ou Canard d’Amérique) et un Pluvier bronzé.
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A Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) found at Oued Martil, northern Morocco. It’s the third national record. Une Macreuse brune observée à Oued Martil, au nord du Maroc. C’est la troisième observation dans le pays. — While birding at Oued Martil, near the city of Tétouan on 18 November 2024, the local birder Othman Amalal discovered
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Breeding of the Sudan Golden Sparrow in southern Morocco finally confirmed. La nidification du Moineau doré enfin confirmée dans le sud du Maroc. — The Sudan Golden Sparrow (Passer luteus) was first recorded in Morocco in 2009, specifically in the Aousserd region. The primary observation site, which is the famed Oued Jenna, has since become
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For the first time in nearly four decades, Morocco has reduced the daily bag limit for European Turtle Dove, marking a small yet significant change in the hunting management of the species. Pour la première fois en près de quatre décennies, le Maroc a réduit le quota quotidien de prélèvement de la Tourterelle des bois,
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Field surveys conducted in 2024 have confirmed the presence of at least 10 breeding pairs of Egyptian Vulture in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Lire l’article en Français dans le site-web de GREPOM/BirdLife Maroc. Context and history The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is globally classified as “Endangered” and has experienced a severe decline in Morocco,
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GPS tracking of four White-backed Vultures at Jbel Moussa reveals fascinating movements across Morocco, Spain, and the Sahel region. Le suivi GPS de quatre Vautours africains à Jbel Moussa révèle des mouvements fascinants à travers le Maroc, l’Espagne et le Sahel. — Between 11 May and early June 2024, four White-backed Vultures (Gyps africanus) were
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North African Ostrich (or Red-necked Ostrich) nests in the wild in Morocco for the first time in decades. L’Autruche à cou rouge niche dans la nature au Maroc pour la première fois depuis des décennies. — In Morocco, the wild population of the North African Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus) experienced a significant decline in the
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A singing Little Bunting observed at Oued Massa, southern Morocco. This is the fourth national record. Un Bruant nain chanteur observé à Oued Massa en avril. Il s’agit de la quatrième mention de l’espèce pour le Maroc. — The Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) was found by Sönke Tautz at Oued Massa, near the edge of
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