JBRC form is available for all bird-watchers in Jordan on this web site, see our page “Bird records form” in the JBRC category under Birds in Jordan. This form serves to keep track of your observations and help in gathering information especialy concerning rare birds.
Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East – free application available in Arabic language for iPhone and Android (دليل الطيور في الشرق الاوسط). NatureGuides Ltd.
Jordan BirdWatch’s Red List of Breeding Birds in Jordan 2026
The publication of “The Red-list of Breeding Birds in Jordan 2026” by Jordan BirdWatch is a practical and foundational step forward for local wildlife conservation. By applying the standard IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria to a national level, this book provides a clearer, updated picture of the specific challenges facing birds that nest within the country’s borders.
A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba, published by JBW (2017). The guide includes a map, site coordinates, accommodation details, habitat descriptions, systematic checklists as well as explaining why the Madaba region is a definite place for a birder to visit and spend a few days in.
Andrews, I. J. (1995). The Birds of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Musselburgh (185pp.)
Svensson, L., Mullarney, K., Zetterstrom, D. (2023).CollinsBird Guide: The Most Complete Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe (3rd edition; Paperback), HarperCollins, UK (448 pp)
Other useful books and journals with information about birds in Jordan:
Mithen, S., Khoury, F., Greet, B., White, J., & Maslamani, N. (2019). Birds of Faynan: past and present. University of Reading.
Sandgrouse – the scientific journal regularly published by the Ornithological Society of the Middle East (www.osme.org) – also includes the section “Around the Region” with significant bird records.
Cramp S., Simmon K., Perrins C. (eds.) (1976-1994) The Birds of the Western Palearctic. 9 volumes. Oxford University Press.
Evans M (1994) Important Bird Areas in the Middle East. BirdLife Conservation Series No. 2. Cambridge.
Khoury, F. (2017): A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba. Jordan BirdWatch Association, Amman.
Mountford G. (1965) Portrait of a Desert. Collin, London.
Nelson J.B. (1973) Azraq: Desert Oasis. Allen Lane, London.
Porter, R.; Campbell, O.; Al-Sirhan, A. (2024). Birds of the Middle East (3rd edition; Paperback), Christopher Helm, UK (400 pp).
Porter R., Christensen S., Schiermacker-Hansen P. (1996) Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East. T&AD Poyser. London. -A recent edition was published in Arabic and is available as iPhone and Android application.
Beaman M., Madge S. (1998) The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic. Christopher Helm, London.
RSCN (2000) Important Bird Areas in Jordan. Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, Amman. -Arabic with English Summary.
RSCN (2013) The State of Jordan’s Birds. Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, RSCN, Amman.
