Bird watching is one of the favorite attraction for the tourists visiting Sultanate, owing to the remarkable diversity of avian species, which has been documented to include 486 varieties in numerous specialized studies and reports.
The Muscat Governorate serves as an excellent starting point for bird watching enthusiasts, with Qurum Nature Park standing out as a prime location for observing common bird species year-round. Visitors can marvel at a plethora of birds such as the yellow bulbul, osprey, graceful warbler, laughing doves, small oriental warblers, and Asian tamarinds. Coastal areas offer sightings of herons, flamingos, gulls, and hawksbills, while water monuments’ ponds are ideal for observing eagles and water birds.
For birdwatching enthusiasts, Al Ansab lagoons, also referred to as Ansab Wetlands, and Qurum Natural Park, in Muscat offer prime locations on the mainland. These sites host a variety of breeding birds native to Oman, providing ample opportunities for sightings. Among the commonly observed species are the grey francolin, red-wattle plover, laughing dove, little green bee-eater, yellow-vented bulbul, Arabian babbler, purple sunbird, and Indian Silver-bill. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a novice enthusiast, these spots promise rewarding experiences amidst Oman’s avian diversity.