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Umm al-Qamari Islands
Umm al-Qamari Islands
Umm al-Qamari Islands
Umm al-Qamari Islands is a natural reserve located in the two islands of Umm Al-Qamari in the Red Sea, southwest of the city of Al Qunfudhah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The surface of the two islands consists of limestone rocks in addition to the white coastal sand.
The islands are characterized by the presence of coral reefs in the coastal area, in addition to a lot of plants in the middle, the most important of which are the toothbrush tree (Salvadora persica) and cactus. The reserve is an important habitat for birds during the migration season, mostly Collared doves and Turtle doves for which the islands were named.
Other birds include Herons, Pelicans, Gulls and Osprey.
The islands are characterized by the presence of coral reefs in the coastal area, in addition to a lot of plants in the middle, the most important of which are the toothbrush tree (Salvadora persica) and cactus. The reserve is an important habitat for birds during the migration season, mostly Collared doves and Turtle doves for which the islands were named.
Other birds include Herons, Pelicans, Gulls and Osprey.
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Umm al-Qamari Islands
See also in Saudi Arabia
Farasan Islands Protected Area
Harrat Uwayrid Nature Reserve
Uruq Bani Mu’arid Protected Area
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve
Asir National Park
Ibex Reserve Protected Area
Jabal Aja Protected Area
Saja Umm Ar-Rimth Natural Reserve
Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
Nafud al-ʽUrayq Natural Reserve
Raydah Natural Reserve
Shada Mountain Reserve
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Natural Reserve
Al-Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
Wadi Turabah Nature Reserve
Majami’al-Hadb Reserve