climate change on UAE - Stockholm Environment Institute-US Center
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wadis and 5% are found in the desert habitat.<br />
6.2. Threatened bird species<br />
ruficollis) breed during winter (November-April)<br />
m<strong>on</strong>ths. Seven habitat types are identified as<br />
birds’ habitat in Abu Dhabi, mainly green areas<br />
with artificial plantati<strong>on</strong>s, gardens/parks and<br />
wetlands. These habitats present the grounds<br />
for feeding, resting and breeding of different<br />
species of birds. 16% of the total bird species<br />
are found in the mountains, rocky habitats and<br />
Several species found in the Emirate are<br />
regarded as internati<strong>on</strong>ally important or<br />
priority species, meaning they are [rare,<br />
threatened (globally or nati<strong>on</strong>ally) and have<br />
restricted breeding range]. Of the 15 species<br />
listed as ‘Globally Threatened’ by the BirdLife<br />
Internati<strong>on</strong>al in the <strong>UAE</strong>, four (4) are water<br />
birds and rest are terrestrial species. Of the<br />
11 terrestrial <strong>on</strong>ly the Saker Falc<strong>on</strong> (Falco<br />
cherrug) is listed as endangered (EN), while<br />
species such as Houbara (Chlamdydotis<br />
macqueeni), Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca),<br />
Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquilaclanga), Lesser<br />
Kestrel and Lappet Faced Vulture are listed as<br />
vulnerable (VU). Five species are listed as nearthreatened<br />
(NT), includes Pallid Harrier (Circus<br />
macrourus), European Roller and Cinereous<br />
Bunting (Emberiza cineracea).<br />
The main threatening factors identified<br />
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