Endangered bird species introduced to Sir Bani Yas Island

Twenty Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis undulata macqueenii) have been introduced to the Sir Bani Yas Island located in Abu Dhabi’s western region adding to its varied wildlife population.

The introduction of these endangered species at the award winning reserve is the result of joint efforts by the Department of Presidential Affairs, Sir Bani Yas Conservation Team and Barari Forest Management which manages the fauna and flora on the island on behalf of TDIC. Classified as vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, the birds have been currently placed near the Arabian Wildlife Park.

“We’re proud that Sir Bani Yas’ strong conservation record has set it apart as a place to implement successful wildlife initiatives, building on the vision of late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan had for the island. We are also pleased to be a part of the efforts being undertaken to save the Houbara, which are an important bird species in the UAE. The flock will be strictly monitored and we hope the birds will begin to breed, which would be a great achievement for all involved in this important project,” said Marius Prinsloo, general manager of Sir Bani Yas Corporate Operations.

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