Whilst in the Asir Mountains recently I went
down the Raydah Escarpment early in the morning. This is the best place and
best time to try to locate Arabian Partridge and as normal I was not disappointed
with a number of birds calling and a couple seen on the roadside. A stop at the
disused farm was relatively good with good views of Abyssinian White-eye and plenty
of other resident species. Further down I had a party of four Arabian Waxbills
an Arabian endemic species that is far from easy to see and several Laughing
Doves.
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| Arabian Partridge |
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| Arabian Waxbill |
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| Abyssinian White-eye |
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| Laughing Dove |