Tuesday 18 June
Mountains & wadis
The Hajar Mountains parallel the east coast of the United Arab Emirates and continue south-eastward into Oman, along the UAE border. Rising abruptly from the desert sands, the mountains are often misleadingly thought to be bereft of life. However, dissected by numerous wadis, this spectacular mountain scenery is actually home to a stunning diversity of plants and animals.
Learn about UAE habitats & speciesSpecies found in mountains and wadis
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Azanus ubaldus (Desert babul blue)
A finely-marked, beautiful butterfly of Africa and Asia, the male desert babul blue (Azanus ubaldus) has iridescent blue upperparts with…
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Bacopa monnieri (Coastal waterhyssop)
Information on the coastal waterhyssop (Bacopa monnieri) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Belenois aurota (Caper white)
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Boerhavia elegans (Boerhavia)
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Brachiaria reptans (Brachiaria)
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Bubo ascalaphus (Pharaoh eagle-owl)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the pharaoh eagle-owl is an attractive bird of prey with striking, large orange-yellow eyes and…
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Bucanetes githagineus (Trumpeter finch)
The trumpeter finch (Bucanetes githagineus) is often a difficult species to spot as its greyish-brown plumage camouflages it perfectly…
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Buglossoides tenuiflora (Buglossoides)
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Butastur teesa (White-eyed buzzard)
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Buteo buteo (Common buzzard)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings…
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Calandrella brachydactyla (Greater short-toed lark)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its…
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Calendula arvensis (Field marigold)
Information on the field marigold (Calendula arvensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Calligonum comosum (Fire bush)
Information on the fire bush (Calligonum comosum) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Campanula erinus (Campanula)
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Canis aureus (Golden jackal)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Capparis cartilaginea (Capparis)
Capparis cartilaginea is a small, scrubby tree which grows by spreading or ‘scrambling’ over rocks. It has long, hairless stems which are…
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Capparis spinosa (Caper bush)
Information on the caper bush (Capparis spinosa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Caralluma flava (Caralluma)
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Carthamus oxyacantha (Jeweled distaff thistle)
Information on the jeweled distaff thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cenchrus ciliaris (Buffel grass)
Information on buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cenchrus setigerus (Cenchrus)
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Cercotrichas podobe (Black scrub-robin)
The black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe) is a long-legged bird with almost entirely greyish-black plumage and a distinctly long tail…
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Ceriagrion glabrum (Common pond-damsel)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum) is a distinctive…
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Charadrius dubius (Little ringed plover)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Chenopodium ambrosioides (Mexican tea)
Information on Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Chenopodium murale (Nettleleaf goosefoot)
Information on the nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Chrozophora oblongifolia (Chrozophora)
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Ciconia nigra (Black stork)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or…
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Circaetus gallicus (Short-toed snake-eagle)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is…
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Clamator glandarius (Great spotted cuckoo)
A renowned brood parasite, the great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) has beautifully patterned plumage. The upperparts are mostly a…
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Cleome austroarabica (Cleome)
Information on Cleome austroarabica is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cleome droserifolia (Cleome)
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Cocculus pendulus (Cocculus)
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Coeliades anchises (Giant skipper)
Information on the giant skipper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Colotis phisadia (Blue-spotted arab)
Information on the blue-spotted arab is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Convolvulus arvensis (Field bindweed)
Information on the field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Convolvulus glomeratus (Convolvulus)
Information on Convolvulus glomeratus is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Convolvulus virgatus (Convolvulus)
Information on Convolvulus virgatus is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Coracias benghalensis (Indian roller)
The Indian roller gains its name from its elaborate courtship displays, during which it performs some startling aerobatics culminating in a…
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Corchorus depressus (Corchorus)
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Cordia myxa (Assyrian plum)
Information on the Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cornulaca monacantha (Cornulaca)
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Crassula alata (Crassula)
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Crocothemis erythraea (Common scarlet-darter)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Crocothemis sanguinolenta (Slim scarlet-darter)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body…
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Crotalaria aegyptiaca (Crotalaria)
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Crotalaria medicaginea (Crotalaria)
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Crotalaria retusa (Rattleweed)
Information on the Crotalaria retusa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cucumis prophetarum (Cucumis)
Information on Cucumis prophetarum is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Cuscuta planiflora (Cuscuta)
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