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The African grey hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) is a member of the hornbill family of mainly tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. It is a widespread resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa and the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula . [ 2 ]
The grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), also known as the Congo grey parrot, African grey parrot or Congo African grey parrot, is an African parrot in the family Psittacidae. The Timneh parrot ( Psittacus timneh ) was previously treated as a subspecies of the grey parrot, but has since been elevated to a full species.
(A) Accidental – a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Saudi Arabia (I) Introduced – a species introduced to Saudi Arabia as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions (Ex) Extirpated – a species that no longer occurs in Saudi Arabia although populations exist elsewhere (X) Extinct - a species or subspecies that no ...
Afro-Saudis, also known as African Saudis and Black Saudis, are Saudi citizens of partial or full black African heritage. They are spread all around the country, but they are mostly found in the major cities of Saudi Arabia. [1] Afro-Saudis speak Arabic and adhere to Islam. [2]
African wildcat, Felis lybica LC [12] Sand cat, Felis margarita LC [13] Subfamily: Pantherinae. Genus: Panthera. Leopard, Panthera pardus VU [14] Arabian leopard, Panthera pardus nimr CR [14] Family: Viverridae. Genus: Genetta. Common genet, Genetta genetta LC [15] Family: Herpestidae (mongooses) Subfamily: Herpestinae. Genus: Urva. Indian grey ...
Its range includes much of Sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It is also found in Cyprus, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, the UAE, and Turkey (these populations may be derived from human introductions). They are mostly sedentary but some populations may make movements.
V. g. caspius basking on a road, in Kazakhstan V. g. griseus roadkill, in Saudi Arabia Stamp of Tajikistan. Vehicle collisions are a common cause of death for desert monitors. This is because the species uses the surfaces of roads for basking, and also uses roads when scavenging for roadkill. [20]
The breed has been a landrace native to the Arabian peninsula in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates for more than 1,000 years. [4] Desert cats are well adapted to the hot environment of parts of Arabia.