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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF BIRDS for THE OMAN ,
This list follows the taxonomy, names and sequence of James F. Clements (Birds of the World, A Check List, Sixth Edition, 2007). This sixth edition is based primarily on the higher taxonomic sequence outlined in the “Handbook of the Birds of the World” series published by Lynx Edicions.
Species in brackets are the English names in "Field guide to the Birds of the Middle East” by R.F. Porter, S. Christensen, P. Schiermacker-Hansen, but only mentioned when these differ substantially from the Clements Check List.
The Dutch names follow the translated "Complete Checklist of Birds of the World" (Complete Checklist van Vogels van de Wereld) of Michael Walters.
Numbers quoted are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.
I have not listed exact numbers and sites of all species. I am sure that any birder can survive without knowing how many House Sparrows we saw in Muscat.
H = heard
* = endemic species to the Arabian Peninsula
10+ = minimum 10 birds
1. Little Grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis, Dodaars
A single sighting at Wadi Darbat.
2. EARED GREBE (BLACK-NECKED GREBE), Podiceps nigricollis, Geoorde Fuut
Singles at Al Qurm Park and at Khawr Sallan.
3. JOUANIN’S PETREL, Bulweria fallax, Jouanins Stormvogel
Small numbers (10+) regularly passed at Ras Mirbat. This is a very poorly known species and is effectively restricted to the northwestern Indian Ocean.
4. PERSIAN SHEARWATER, Puffinus persicus, Perzische Pijlstormvogel
50+ regularly passed at Ras Mirbat.
5. MASKED BOOBY, Sula dactylatra, Maskergent
Small numbers daily along the coast at Salalah.
6. BROWN BOOBY, Sula leucogaster, Bruine Gent
Small numbers daily along the coast at Salalah.
7. Great Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo, Aalscholver
Widespread and often common species along the coast.
8. SOCOTRA CORMORANT, Phalacrocorax nigrogularis, Arabische Aalscholver
7 at Ras Mirbat and 1 at the Salalah Beach Villas.
9. Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea, Blauwe Reiger
A fairly common and widespread species with up to 60+ a day.
10. Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea, Purperreiger
1 at Liwa, 4 at Khawr Rawri, 3 at West Khawr and 2 at East Khawr.
11. Great Egret (GREAT WHITE EGRET), Ardea alba, Grote Zilverreiger
1 at Al Qurm Park, 4 at the Ansab Lagoons, a few at Qurayyat, 1 at Liwa, 2 at Barr al Hikman, 1 at Ad Duqm and 1 at Al Maghsayl.
12. Intermediate Egret, Mesophoyx intermedia, Middelste Zilverreiger
A single sighting at Al Maghsayl.
13. Little Egret, Egretta garzetta, Kleine Zilverreiger
10+ at Al Ansab Lagoons, small numbers at Qurayyat, Al Qurm Park, Liwa, Wadi Darbat Khawr Rawri and West Khawr.
14. Western Reef-HERON, Egretta gularis, Westelijke Rifreiger
A common species along the coast with up to 40+ a day.
15. SQUACCO HERON, Ardeola ralloides, Ralreiger
1 at Qurayyat, 2 at Wadi Darbat, 5 at West Khawr and 2 at East Khawr.
16. Indian Pond-Heron, Ardeola greyii, Indische Ralreiger
Singles at Liwa, Khawr Taqah and at Khawr Rawri was thought to be this species and most probably we have seen a few more.
17. Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, Koereiger
A fairly common and widespread species in Oman.
18. LITTLE Bittern, Ixobrychus minutus, Woudaap
A splendid sighting at Khawr Rawri.
19. BLACK STORK, Ciconia nigra, Zwarte Ooievaar
A vagrant in Oman! 1 at Qurayyat and 10+ in the Khawr Rawri area.
20. WHITE STORK, Ciconia ciconia, Ooievaar
40+ at the Salalah Waste Disposal Site.
21. GLOSSY IBIS, Plegadis falcinellus, Zwarte Ibis
2 at Al Qurm Park, 3 at West Khawr and 3 at Al Maghsayl.
22. EURASIAN SPOONBILL, Platalea leucorodia, Lepelaar
Singles at Qurayyat, Barr al Hikman, Khawr Rawri and East Khawr, 3 at West Khawr.
23. GREATER FLAMINGO, Phoenicopterus roseus, Flamingo
4 at Sohar Sun Farms, 1000+ at Barr al Hikman, 100+ at Ad Duqm, up to 150+ in the Salalah area.
24. Greater White-fronted Goose, Anser albifrons, Kolgans
7 at Al Qurm Park and 7 at West Khawr.
25. COMMON SHELDUCK, Tadorna tadorna, Bergeend
A single male at Barr al Hikman.
26. Eurasian Wigeon, Anas penelope, Smient
8 at Khawr Rawri, 25+ at West Khawr and 10+ at East Khawr.
27. GADWALL, Anas strepera, Krakeend
3 at West Khawr.
28. eurasian teal, Anas crecca, Wintertaling
5 at West Khawr and 8 at East Khawr.
29. MALLARD, Anas platyrhynchos, Wilde Eend
3 at Sohar Sun Farms, 2 at Liwa, a few at Wadi Darbat, 20+ at Khawr Rawri, 3 at West Khawr and 3 at Al Maghsayl.
30. Northern Pintail, Anas acuta, Pijlstaart
A female at Barr al Hikman, 27 at Khawr Rawri, 15+ at West Khawr, a few at Al Maghsayl and 4 at East Khawr.
31. Garganey, Anas querquedula, Zomertaling
8 at Wadi Darbat, 6 at West Khawr and 10+ at East Khawr.
32. Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata, Slobeend
18 at Khawr Rawri, 30+ at West Khawr and 6 at East Khawr.
33. RED-CRESTED POCHARD, Netta rufina, Krooneend
A female at Al Maghsayl.
34. Common Pochard, Aythya ferina, Tafeleend
7 at East Khawr.
35. TUFTED DUCK, Aythya fuligula, Tafeleend
30+ at East Khawr.
36. Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, Visarend
Widespread in small numbers every day on the coast with a maximum of 12 at Ad Duqm and 8 at Khawr Rawri.
37. Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus, Aasgier
An amazing 300+ at Al Amerat dump, 60+ at Qurayyat and 6 at the Sayq Plateau.
38. Eurasian Griffon (GRIFFON VULTURE), Gyps fulvus, Vale Gier
2 at Tawi Atayr and 1 near Wadi Darbat.
39. Lappet-faced Vulture, Torgos tracheliotus, Oorgier
4 at Al Amerat dump, 1 at Sawaqm, 4 at the Sayq Plateau, 8 near Wadi Rabkut, 3 at Tawi Atayr and 1 at Ayn Hamran.
40. SHORT-TOED EAGLE, Circaetus gallicus, Slangenarend
1 at Sohar Sun Farms, twice 2 at Ayn Hamran, 1 at West Khawr and 2 at East Khawr.
41. Western Marsh-Harrier, Circus aeruginosus, Bruine Kiekendief
Small numbers noted almost daily throughout the trip with a maximum of 8 on the 30th January.
42. Pallid Harrier, Circus macrourus, Steppekiekendief
4 at Sohar Sun Farms.
43. Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, Sperwer
2 at Sohar Sun Farms, 1 at the Beed Farm and 1 at Ayn Hamran.
44. EURASIAN BUZZARD (COMMON BUZZARD), Buteo buteo, Buizerd
A single one at Jarziz Farm.
45. Greater Spotted Eagle, Aquila clanga, Bastaardarend
1 at Al Qurm Park, excellent views of 3 at the Amerat dump, 1 at Sawaqm, 1 at Qurayyat, 2 at Sohar Sun Farms, 5 at the Thumrayt Disposal site, a total of 25+ on the Dhofar coast, most of which were first years. Several times an intermediate fulvescens bird seen. Quite a few fantastic looks at this majestic raptor.
46. STEPPE Eagle, Aquila nipalensis, Steppearend
The most numerous wintering eagle in Oman. 15+ at the Amerat dump, 75+ at the Thumrayt Disposal site, common on the Dhofar coast with a maximum of 450+ at the Salalah Waste Disposal Site. Most of the birds seen were immature birds and subadult birds.
47. IMPERIAL EAGLE, Aquila heliaca, Keizerarend
A total of 25 sightings. 3 at the Amerat dump, 2 at Sohar Sun Farms, 20 on the Dhofar coast with a maximum of 10+ on the 29th January. Some fantastic looks at this majestic raptor.
48. Verreaux's Eagle, Aquila verreauxii, Verreaux’s Arend
A pair at Ayn Hamran and 3 in the Dhofar a few kilometres north of the Salalah Waste Disposal Site.
49. BONELLI’S EAGLE, Aquila fasciatus, Havikarend
2 at Tawi Atayr, 1 at Wadi Darbat, 1 at Khawr Rawri and also 1 at Khawr Sawli.
50. Booted Eagle, Hieraaetus pennatus, Dwergarend
Singles at Wadi Darbat, Khawr Taqah, West Khawr and East Khawr.
51. Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, Torenvalk
Seen almost every day of the trip with a maximum of 10+ on the Dhofar coast on the 30th January.
52. BARBARY FALCON, Falco pelegrinoides, Barbarijse Valk
A splendid sighting at Qurayyat.
53. Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus, Slechtvalk
A single sighting at Sohar Sun Farms.
54. * Arabian Partridge, Alectoris melanocephala, Arabische Steenpatrijs
10+ at Ayn Hamran, 8 near Wadi Darbat.
55. Sand Partridge, Ammoperdix heyi, Arabische Woestijnpatrijs
3 in the Dhofar mountains north of Al Maghsayl.
56. Grey Francolin, Francolinus pondicerianus, Grijze Frankolijn
A pair at Qurayyat, 6 at Ras as Swadi, 6 at Sohar Sun Farms, 2 at the Sayq Plateau and 1 near Barr al Hikman.
57. Little Crake, Porzana parva, Klein Waterhoen
Twice seen very close at Khawr Rawri.
58. Common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, Waterhoen
4 at the Ansab Lagoons, 2 at Wadi Darbat, 3 at Khawr Rawri, 40+ at West Khawr and 1 at East Khawr.
59. Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra, Meerkoet
1 at Khawr Sawli, 4 at West Khawr and 5 at East Khawr.
60. Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Hydrophasianus chirurgus, Waterfazant
A splendid sighting at Al Maghsayl.
61. Crab Plover, Dromas ardeola, Krabplevier
100+ at Barr al Hikman and 18 at Ad Duqm.
62. EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER, Haematopus ostralegus, Scholekster
1 at Qurayyat, 4 at Ras as Sawadi, common at Barr al Hikman and 25+ at Ad Duqm.
63. BLACK-WINGED STILT, Himantopus himantopus, Steltkluut
2 at Al Qurm Park, 1 at Qurayyat, 10+ at Sohar Sun Farms, 2 at Khawr Rawri, 15+ at West Khawr and 6 at East Khawr.
64. PIED AVOCET, Recurvirostra avosetta, Kluut
Up to 20+ on the beach at Ad Duqm.
65. CREAM-COLOURED COURSER, Cursorius cursor, Renvogel
A maximum of 8 birds at Sohar Sun Farms.
66. Red-wattled Lapwing, Vanellus indicus, Indische Kievit
30+ at Al Qurm Park, 3 at Qurayyat, 50+ at Sohar Sun Farms and 2 at Khawr Sawli.
67. Pacific Golden-Plover, Pluvialis fulva, Kleine Goudplevier
2 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Qurayyat, 1 at Liwa, 15+ at Barr al Hikman, each day small numbers along the beach at the Salalah Beach Villas and 8 at Al Maghsayl.
68. Black-bellied Plover (GREY PLOVER), Pluvialis squatarola, Zilverplevier
1 at Liwa and 15+ at Barr al Hikman.
69. COMMON RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius hiaticula, Bontbekplevier
1 at Al Qurm Park, 10+ north of the Salalah Waste Disposal Site and 15+ at East Khawr.
70. Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius, Kleine Plevier
A maximum of 7 at Sohar Sun Farms and a few at the Salalah Water Treatment Site.
71. Snowy Plover (KENTISH PLOVER), Charadrius alexandrinus, Strandplevier
Widespread and often common species along the coast with a maximum of 25+ at the East Khawr.
72. LESSER SANDPlover, Charadrius mongolus, Mongoolse Plevier
A very common species along the coast with large numbers at Barr al Hikman with a total of 200 in a day but thousands more unidentified waders stretched away in the distance. In the Dhofar region only small numbers seen.
73. Greater Sandplover, Charadrius leschenaultii, Woestijnplevier
Much less common than the previous species. 4 at Al Qurm Park, 1 at Qurayyat and 50+ at Barr al Hikman.
74. CASPIAN PLOVER, Charadrius asiaticus, Kaspische Plevier
A single one at Barr al Hikman.
75. JACK SNIPE, Lymnocryptes minimus, Bokje
A single sighting at Sohar Sun Farms.
76. Pintail Snipe, Gallinago stenura, Stekelstaartsnip
Singles at Sohar Sun Farms and Khawr Rawri.
77. Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago, Watersnip
1 at the Amerat dump, 4 at Sohar Sun Farms and 3 at Khawr Rawri.
78. BLACK-TAILED GODWIT, Limosa limosa, Grutto
A single sighting at West Khawr.
79. BAR-TAILED GODWIT, Limosa lapponica, Rosse Grutto
1 at Al Qurm Park, 1 at Qurayyat, 500+ estimated at Barr al Hikman was the highest daily figure, 75+ at Ad Duqm, 3 at Salalah beach and 1 at West Khawr.
80. Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus, Regenwulp
2 at Al Qurm Park, 3 at Qurayyat, 1 at Liwa, a few at Barr al Hikman, 6 at Ad Duqm and 1 at West Khawr.
81. Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata, Wulp
2 at Al Qurm Park, 3 at Qurayyat, 1 at Liwa, 40+ at Barr al Hikman, 50+ at Ad Duqm, 5 at he Salalah beach, 5 at Ras Mirbat, 15+ at Khawr Rawri and 3 at East Khawr.
82. Spotted Redshank, Tringa erythropus, Zwarte Ruiter
Singles at Al Qurm Park and Barr al Hikman, 2 at East Khawr.
83. Common Redshank, Tringa totanus, Tureluur
4 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Qurayyat, 20+ at Barr al Hikman, 1 at Ad Duqm, 10+ at West Khawr, 5 at Al Maghsayl and 10+ at East Khawr.
84. Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis, Poelruiter
20+ at Barr al Hikman, 1 at Khawr Sawli, 2 at West Khawr and 3 at the Salalah coast.
85. Common Greenshank, Tringa nebularia, Groenpootruiter
Scattered records of small or moderate numbers each day with a maximum of 20+ on the 23th January.
86. Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus, Witgat
7 at the Amerat dump, 6 at Qurayyat, a few at Sohar Sun Farms, single ones at Barr al Hikman, Muntasar and West Khawr.
87. Wood Sandpiper, Tringa glareola, Bosruiter
Small numbers at Sohar Sun Farms, 6 at Khawr Sawli and 3 at Al Maghsayl.
88. Terek Sandpiper, Xenus cinereus, Terekruiter
1 at Al Qurm Park, a maximum of 50+ at Barr al Hikman and 2 at Ad Duqm.
89. Common Sandpiper, Actites hypoleucos, Oeverloper
Small numbers at Al Qurm Park, Qurayyat, Sohar Sun Farms, Liwa, Barr al Hikman and in the Dhofar region.
90. RUDDY TURNSTONE, Arenaria interpres, Steenloper
25+ at Qurayyat, 20+ at Barr al Hikman and a few at Ad Duqm.
91. GREAT KNOT, Calidris tenuirostris, Grote Kanoet
A total of 4 seen at Barr al Hikman.
92. SANDERLING, Calidris alba, Drieteenstrandloper
4 at Al Qurm Park, 30+ at Khawr Sallan, 1 at Barr al Hikman, each day 50+ on the beach at the Salalah Beach Villas and a few at Al Maghsayl.
93. RED-NECKED STINT, Calidris ruficollis, Roodkeelstrandloper
2 seen and photographed at Khawr Rawri.
94. Little Stint, Calidris minuta, Kleine Strandloper
Small numbers at Al Qurm Park and Sohar Sun Farms, common at Barr al Hikman, 6 at Al Maghsayl and 20+ at East Khawr.
95. Temminck's Stint, Calidris temminckii, Temmincks Strandloper
5 at Khawr Sawli.
96. Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea, Krombekstrandloper
3 at Qurayyat, 3 at Sohar Sun Farms and common at Barr al Hikman.
97. DUNLIN, Calidris alpina, Bonte Strandloper
6 at Al Qurm Park, 20+ at Khawr Sallan, abundant at Barr al Hikman, 5 at the Salalah beach, 10+ at East Khawr.
98. Broad-billed Sandpiper, Limicola falcinellus, Breedbekstrandloper
A maximum count of 15+ at Barr al Hikman.
99. RUFF, Philomachus pugnax, Kemphaan
23 at Sohar Sun Farms, 1 at Khawr Rawri and a flock of 125+ at East Khawr.
100. POMARINE JAEGER (POMARINE SKUA), Stercorarius pomarinus, Middelste Jager
A total of 8 counted at Liwa and 1 at Barr al Hikman.
101. SOOTY Gull, Larus hemprichii, Hemprichs Meeuw
Very common all along the coast, especially in Dhofar.
102. Caspian Gull, Larus cachinnans, Pontische Meeuw
The commonest gull in North Oman with a maximum of 200 at Barr al Hikman. Paler mantled birds with longer bills and angular heads were presumed to be nominate cachinnans.
103. STEPPE GULL, Larus barabensis, Barabameeuw
The difficulties separating “Caspian” and “Steppe” are well known and are considered by some to be unidentifable. Many individuals did not fall neatly into either category and were impossible to identify. Obviously darker mantled birds with shorter bills and neatly rounded heads were presumed to be this species. Small numbers noted with a maximum of 100+ at Qurayyat.
104. Heuglin's Gull, Larus heuglini, Heuglins Meeuw
Small numbers daily in the north. The commonest gull in Dhofar with a maximum of 250+ a day.
105. GREAT BLACK-HEADED GULL, Larus ichthyaetus, Reuzenzwartkopmeeuw
6 at Al Qurm Park, 40+ at Qurayyat, 10+ at Ras as Sawadi, 3 at Khawr Sallan, 8 at Barr al Hikman, 3 at Ad Duqm, 5 along the coast at the Salalah Beach Villas.
106. Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus, Kokmeeuw
50+ at Khawr Sallan, 20+ at Al Maghsayl and 1 at the Salalah beach.
107. SLENDER-BILLED GULL, Larus genei, Dunbekmeeuw
A common bird along the coast of Oman.
108. Gull-billed Tern, Sterna nilotica, Lachstern
Small numbers at Barr al Hikman, along the coast near Salalah, Ras Mirbat, Khawr Rawri, West Khawr and East Khawr.
109. CASPIAN TERN, Sterna caspia, Reuzenstern
12 at Qurayyat, 50+ at Barr al Hikman, small numbers along coast near Salalah and at East Khawr.
110. LESSER CRESTED-TERN (SWIFT TERN), Sterna bengalensis, Bengaalse Stern
5 at Qurayyat, 1 at Ras as Sawdi, a few at Liwa, 20+ at Ad Duqm and 5 along the coast near Salalah.
111. Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis, Grote Stern
Small numbers at Al Qurm Park, Qurayyat, Ras as Sawadi, Khawr Sallan, 30+ at Ad Duqm and 1 at Al Maghsayl.
112. Great Crested-Tern, Sterna bergii, Grote Kuifstern
A widespread and fairly common coastal species in Oman.
113. Common Tern, Sterna hirundo, Visdief
A single sighting at Khawr Sallan.
114. Saunders' Tern, Sterna saundersi, Saunders Dwergstern
2 at Khawr Sallan, 10 at Barr al Hikman and a few at Ad Duqm.
115. Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybridus, Witwangstern
25+ at Sohar Sun Farms, 3 at West Khawr and 20+ at East Khawr.
116. White-winged Tern (WHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN), Chlidonias leucopterus, Witvleugelstern
A few at Sohar Sun Farms.
117. Black Tern, Chlidonias niger, Zwarte Stern
A single one at Sohar Sun Farms.
118. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Pterocles exustus, Roodbuikzandhoen
A pair at Sohar Sun Farms and 2 at Muntasar.
119. Spotted Sandgrouse, Pterocles senegallus, Sahelzandhoen
35+ coming in to drink at Muntasar oasis gave spectacular views.
120. Crowned Sandgrouse, Pterocles coronatus, Kroonzandhoen
A single one coming in to drink at Muntasar oasis.
121. Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse, Pterocles lichtensteinii, Lichtensteins Zandhoen
A pair at Qurayyat, 4 at the Sayq Plateau and 10 in the Dhofar north of Al Maghsayl.
122. Rock PIGEON (ROCK DOVE), Columba livia, Rotsduif
Commonly throughout especially in its feral state, with feral birds restricted to heavily populated areas.
The birds (25+) at Tawi Atayr looked quite pure.
123. Common Wood-Pigeon, Columba palumbus, Houtduif
4 at the Sayq Plateau and 1 heard at the Qitbit Hotel.
124. Eurasian Collared-Dove, Streptopelia decaocto, Turkse Tortel
Abundant throughout the trip, with a maximum estimate of 2500+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
125. Laughing Dove, Streptopelia senegalensis, Palmtortel
Common and widespread in Oman.
126. NAMAQUA DOVE, Oena capensis, Maskerduif
2 at Qurayyat and a flock of 25+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
127. Bruce's Green-Pigeon, Treron waalia, Waaliaduif
4 at Ayn Hamran and 1 at Wadi Darbat.
128. Rose-ringed Parakeet (RING-NECKED PARAKEET), Psittacula krameri, Halsbandparkiet
15+ in Muscat, 2 at Ras as Sawadi, 4 at Sohar Sun Farms, 25+ in Salalah and 4 near the East Khawr.
129. Barn Owl, Tyto alba, Kerkuil
Singles at Jarziz Farm and in Salalah.
130. Egyptian Nightjar, Caprimulgus aegyptius, Egyptische Nachtzwaluw
2 in the valley north of Al Maghsayl.
131. Pallid Swift, Apus pallidus, Vale Gierzwaluw
Small numbers in Muscat and 4 at Sohar Sun Farms.
132. Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, IJsvogel
2 at Swaqm, 1 at Qurayyat, 4 at Liwa, 2 near Barr al Hikman.
133. Collared Kingfisher (WHITE-COLLARED KINGFISHER), Todirhamphus chloris, Witkraagijsvogel
A single sighting at Liwa.
134. Green Bee-eater (LITTLE GREEN BEE-EATER), Merops orientalis, Kleine Groene Bijeneter
2 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Al Amerat, 1 at Qurayyat, 25+ at Ras as Sawadi, small numbers at Sohar Sun Farms.
135. Indian Roller, Coracias benghalensis, Indische Scharrelaar
A common bird of the open country in Northern Oman, however 1 seen at Hiji, 1 at the Qitbit Hotel and 2 at Jarziz Farm.
136. Eurasian Hoopoe, Upupa epops, Hop
1 at Qurayyat, 2 at Ras as Sawadi, 2 at Sohar, 1 at the Beed Farm, 1 at Wadi Darbat and 4 at Ayn Hamran.
137. SINGING BUSH-LARK, Mirafra cantillans, Struikleeuwerik
10+ at Jarziz Farm.
138. Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (BLACK-CROWNED FINCH-LARK), Eremopterix nigriceps, Zwartkruinvinkleeuwerik
Singles at Qurayyat and Sohar Sun Farms and 2 en route Ad Duqm – Muntasar.
139. desert lark, Ammomanes deserti, Woestijnleeuwerik
6 on the Sayq Plateau near the Al Jabab al Akhdar Hotel and 2 in the desert a few kilometres west of Barr al Hikman.
140. Greater Hoopoe-Lark, Alaemon alaudipes, Witbandleeuwerik
4 in the desert west of Barr al Hikman, 3 en route Al Duqm – Muntasar, 2 en route Thumrayt – Salalah and 2 en rote along the coast near Salalah.
141. Bimaculated Lark, Melanocorypha bimaculata, Bergkalanderleeuwerik
A single sighting at Sohar Sun Farms.
142. Dunn's Lark, Eremalauda dunni, Dunns Leeuwerik
A single sighting at Muntasar.
143. crested lark, Galerida cristata, Kuifleeuwerik
Common and widespread in Oman with an exceptional concentration of up to 100+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
144. ROCK MARTIN (AFRICAN ROCK MARTIN), Ptyonoprogne fuligula, Vale Rotszwaluw
A very common and widespread species in Oman.
145. BARN SWALLOW, Hirundo rustica, Boerenzwaluw
Small numbers at Sohar Sun Farms and at Liwa, fairly common in the Dhofar region.
146. WHITE WAGTAIL, Motacilla alba, Witte Kwikstaart
Widespread throughout the trip and maximum estimates of 100+ at the Beed Farm.
147. MASKED WAGTAIL, Motacilla alba personata, Maskerkwikstaart
Small numbers seen at Sohar Sun Farms.
148. Citrine Wagtail, Motacilla citreola, Citroenkwikstaart
4 at Sohar Sun Farms and 2 at Al Maghsayl.
149. Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava, Gele Kwikstaart
75+ at Sohar Sun Farms (SYKES’S WAGTAIL subspecies beema, GREY-HEADED WAGTAIL subspecies thunbergi and BLACK-HEADED WAGTAIL subspecies feldegg). A few seen in Dhofar.
150. Grey Wagtail, Motacilla cinerea, Grote Gele Kwikstaart
Singles at Sohar Sun Farms, Wadi Darbat and Ayn Hamran.
151. richard’s pipit, Anthus richardi, Grote Pieper
A single one at Sohar Sun Farms and 2 at Tawi Atayr.
152. Tawny Pipit, Anthus campestris, Duinpieper
50+ at Sohar Sun Farms, 1 at Barr al Hikman, 1 at West Khawr and 1 at Jarziz Farm.
153. LONG-BILLED PIPIT, Anthus similis, Langsnavelpieper
1 at the Sayq Plateau, 1 at Tawi Atayr and 4 near Wadi Darbat.
154. Tree Pipit, Anthus trivialis, Boompieper
A single one at Tawi Atayr.
155. RED-THROATED Pipit, Anthus cervinus, Roodkeelpieper
10+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
156. WATER PIPIT, Anthus spinoletta, Waterpieper
4 at Sohar Sun Farms and 2 at Muntasar.
157. WHITE-SPECTACLED BULBUL (YELLOW-VENTED BULBUL), Pycnonotus xanthopygos, Arabische Buulbuul
A fairly common and widespread species in Oman.
158. WHITE-EARED BULBUL, Pycnonotus leucotis, Witoorbuulbuul
4 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Al Amerat and 2 at Liwa.
159. HYPOCOLIUS (GREY HYPOCOLIUS), Hypocolius ampelinus, Zijdestaart
A male and 2 femalefemale at Muntasar. The most-wanted species of the trip and my personal target species in Oman.
This is currently considered the sole member of its family.
160. Blue Rock-Thrush, Monticola solitarius, Blauwe Rotslijster
2 on the Sayq Plateau.
161. SONG Thrush, Turdus philomelos, Zanglijster
2 at Wadi Darbat.
162. Streaked Scrub-Warbler, Scotocerca inquieta, Maquiszanger
A single sighting on the Sayq Plateau.
163. GRACEFUL PRINIA, Prinia gracilis, Gestreepte Prinia
Widespread and not uncommon in Oman.
164. Clamorous Reed-Warbler, Acrocephalus stentoreus, Indische Karekiet
1 at Barr al Hikman, 1 at Qitbit Hotel and recorded in small numbers at the Dhofar khawrs.
165. Sykes' Warbler, Hippolais rama, Sykes' Spotvogel
2 in the mangroves at Liwa.
166. Common Chiffchaff, Phylloscopus collybita, Tjiftjaf
3 at Muntasar, 5 at the Qitbit Hotel and 2 at Al Beed Farm.
167. PLAIN LEAF-WARBLER, Phylloscopus neglectus, Dwergtjiftjaf
Splendid observations of this hyperactive and highly mobile species at Al Qurm Park (2), 1 at the Sayq Plateau and 1 at Ayn Hamran.
168. Lesser Whitethroat, Sylvia curruca, Braamsluiper
2 at Al Qurm Park, 1 at Al Amerat, 7 on the Sayq Plateau, 1 at Al Beed Farm, 1 at Tawi Atayr and 1 at Wadi Darbat.
169. SMALL WHITETHROAT (DESERT LESSER WHITE-THROAT), Sylvia minula, Kleine Grasmus
3 at Qurayyat and 5+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
170. ASIAN DESERT WARBLER, Sylvia nana, Aziatische Woestijngrasmus
1 at Ras as Sawadi, 2 at Sohar Sun Farms and 4 in the desert west of Barr al Hikman.
171. EASTERN ORPHEAN WARBLER, Sylvia crassirostris, Oostelijke Orpheusgrasmus
A single sighting of a female at Tawi Atayr.
172. RED SEA WARBLER (ARABIAN WARBLER), Sylvia leucomelaena, Arabische Zwartkop
4 at Ayn Hamran.
173. MENETRIES' WARBLER, Sylvia mystacea, Ménétries' Zwartkop
Single ones at Qurayyat and the Qitbit Hotel.
174. BLUETHROAT, Luscinia svecica, Blauwborst
1 at the Qitbit Hotel, 2 at Wadi Darbat, 1 at Khawr Rawri, 1 at Khawr Taqah and 2 at Khawr Sawli.
175. BLACK REDSTART, Phoenicurus ochruros, Zwarte Roodstaart
1 at the Sunub Waste Disposal Site, 1 at Qurayyat and 20+ at the Sayq Plateau. In Oman it is represented by the form semirufus.
176. SIBERIAN STONECHAT, Saxicola maura, Aziatische Roodborsttapuit
2 at Sohar Sun Farms and 1 at Muntasar.
177. HUME’S WHEATEAR, Oenanthe alboniger, Humes Tapuit
1 at Al Amerat, 5 at The Sunub Waste Disposal Site, 5 at Sawaqm and 3 on the Sayq Plateau.
178. NORTHERN WHEATEAR, Oenanthe oenanthe, Tapuit
Singles at Al Qurm Park and Sawaqm.
179. MOURNING WHEATEAR, Oenanthe lugens lugentoides, Rouwtapuit
1 en route Ad Duqm – Muntasar and 1 at the Thumrayt Disposal Site, small numbers at Tawi Atayr and Wadi Darbat, 1 at Al Maghsayl.
Most authors regard this bird as a separate species * SOUTH ARABIAN WHEATEAR, Oenanthe lugentoides.
180. RUSTY-TAILED WHEATEAR, Oenanthe hrysopygia, Roeststaarttapuit
1 at the Sunub Waste Disposal Site, 1 at Sawaqm and 3 at the Sayq Plateau. A recent split by the authors of the Handbook of the Birds of The World. The two new species resulting from the split of Red-tailed Wheatear have been given the English names CHESTNUT-RUMPED WHEATEAR (Oenanthe xanthoprymna) and RUSTY-TAILED WHEATEAR (Oenanthe chrysopygia).
181. DESERT WHEATEAR, Oenanthe deserti, Woestijntapuit
A fairly common and widespread species in Oman.
182. ISABELLINE WHEATEAR, Oenanthe isabellina, Izabeltapuit
A fairly common and widespread species in Oman.
183. BLACKSTART, Cercomela melanura, Zwartstaart
1 at the Sunub Waste Disposal Site, 1 at The Thumrayt Disposal Site and seen daily in small numbers in the Dhofar region.
184. AFRICAN PARADISE-FLYCATCHER, Terpsiphone viridis, Afrikaanse Paradijsmonarch
5 at Ayn Hamran, 2 at Wadi Darbat and 2 at Jarziz Farm
185. ARABIAN BABBLER, Turdoides squamiceps, Arabische Babbelaar
3 at Al Qurm Park, 6 at Ras as Sawadi and 15+ at the Sayq Plateau.
186. PALESTINE SUNBIRD, Cinnirys oseus, Palestijnse Honingzuiger
Small numbers at Ayn Hamran and Tawi Atayr, 10+ at Khawr Sawli and 2 at Jarziz Farm.
187. SHINING SUNBIRD, Cinnirys habessinicus, Glanshoningzuiger
1 at Wadi Rabkut, 4 at Ayn Hamran and 10+ at Jarziz Farm.
188. PURPLE SUNBIRD, Cinnirys asiaticus, Purperhoningzuiger
2 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Sunub Waste Disposal Site, 20+ at Qurayyat, 2 at Ras as Sawadi and 2 in Sohar.
189. WHITE-BREASTED WHITE-EYE, Zosterops abyssinicus, Somalische Brilvogel
5 at the Muntasar oasis, common in the Dhofar region.
190. RUFOUS-TAILED SHRIKE (ISABELLINE SHRIKE), Lanius isabellinus, Izabelklauwier
2 at Al Qurm Park, 2 at Liwa, 1 at Sohar Sun Farms, 2 at Wadi Darbat, 2 at Khawr Rawri and 2 at West Khawr. Both subspecies phoenicuroides and isabellinus seen.
191. Long-tailed Shrike, Lanius schach, Langstaartklauwier
1 seen and photographed at Qurayyat. A vagrant in Oman!
192. SOUTHERN GREY SHRIKE, Lanius meridionalis, Zuidelijke Klapekster
3 at Ras as Sawadi, singles at Sohar Sun Farms, Muntasar, Qitbit Hotel, Wadi Darbat and Khawr Taqah and 4 at the Beed Farm.
193. STEPPE SHRIKE, Lanius meridionalis pallidostris, Steppeklapekster
A single sighting of this migrant from Central Asia at Sohar Sun Farms. This is a subspecies of the previous species according to the Clements Checklist.
194. House Crow, Corvus splendens, Huiskraai
Common in Northern Oman.
195. BROWN-NECKED RAVEN, Corvus ruficollis, Bruinnekraaf
Commonly seen in rocky regions and also in remote desert regions with a daily maximum of 30+ at El Amerat.
196. FAN-TAILED RAVEN, Corvus rhipidurus, Waaierstaartraaf
Rather common in the Dhofar mountains.
197. Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis, Treurmaina
Abundant in Northern Oman.
198. TRISTRAM'S STARLING (TRISTRAM’S GRACKLE), Onychognathus tristramii, Tristrams Spreeuw
A very common bird in coastal Dhofar with a maximum of 100+ on the 29th January.
199. House Sparrow, Passer domesticus, Huismus
Abundant in Oman.
200. RUEPPELL'S WEAVER, Ploceus galbula, Rüppells Wever
Widespread and common in the Dhofar region.
201. AFRICAN SILVERBILL, Euodice cantans, Zilverbekje
This species replaces White-throated Munia in the coastal Dhofar region. 10+ at Ayn Hamran, 10+ at Tawi Atayr, a few north of the Salalah Waste Disposal Site, fairly common at Jarziz Farm.
202. WHITE-THROATED MUNIA (INDIAN SILVERBILL), Euodice malabarica, Loodbekje
This Asian species is a bird of northern Oman. 2 at Al Qurm Park, 10+ at Qurayyat and 25+ at Sohar Sun Farms.
203. * YEMEN SERIN, Serinus menachensis, Jemenitische Kanarie
4 at Tawi Atayr. This is a very isolated population being isolated by around 1000 kms from the nearest known colony in Yemen.
204. HOUSE BUNTING, Emberiza striolata, Huisgors
2 at Sawaqm where the only seen. Some authors regard this as a separate species STRIOLATED BUNTING, Emberiza striolata.
205. CINNAMON-BREASTED BUNTING (AFRICAN ROCK BUNTING), Emberiza tahapisi, Zevenstrepengors
10+ at Ayn Hamran, fairly common at Tawi Atayr and 1 north of the Salalah Waste Disposal Site.
SYSTEMATIC LIST OF MAMMALS
This list follows the taxonomy, names and sequence of the Mammal Data by BirdBase & BirdArea by Andrew Duff and Ann Lawson.
Numbers quoted are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.
1. INDO-PACIFIC BOTTLE-NOSED DOLPHIN, Tursiops aduncus.
Small numbers along the coast near Salalah. This species is split from Common Bottle-nosed Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus
2. EGYPTIAN ROUSETTE, Rousettus egyptiacus
A few of these large fruit bats came to drink at the swimming pool of our hotel in Salalah.
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