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Wasit Wetland Centre
Wasit Wetland Centre
Wasit Wetland Centre
Wasit Wetland Center is a protected area of wetlands located in Wasit Suburb in the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The area consists of a group of lakes, salt plains, and sabkhas, in addition to sand dunes and some freshwater pools.
The center provides a habitat for animals and a haven for migratory birds. Up to 350 species of birds live in the reserve, including endemic and migratory, and it includes a number of rare birds such as the northern bald ibis, glossy ibis, grey heron, marbled duck (a threatened species), purple swamphen, pink-backed pelican and greater flamingo.
The center provides a habitat for animals and a haven for migratory birds. Up to 350 species of birds live in the reserve, including endemic and migratory, and it includes a number of rare birds such as the northern bald ibis, glossy ibis, grey heron, marbled duck (a threatened species), purple swamphen, pink-backed pelican and greater flamingo.
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