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Publication and launching of the Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba, 15^th March 2017

JBW A birdwatcher's guide to Madaba — JBW A birdwatcher’s guide to Madaba

A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba was published by Jordan BirdWatch. This guide describes 15 sites in the extended Madaba region which comprises a variety of bird habitats and scenic landscapes overlooking the Dead Sea.

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.

The author is the ornithologist and co-founder of JBW, Dr. Fares Khoury. Printing of the book and a launching event on 15^th March 2017 in Madaba city were supported by GIZ (German Agency for Technical Support) and carried out in cooperation with Madaba Tourism Development & Heritage Preservation Association.

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The Red List of Breeding Birds in Jordan 2026

Jordan BirdWatch's Red List of Breeding Birds in Jordan 2026 — 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.

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Books for Birdwatchers

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.

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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 (3^rd 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 (3^rd 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.

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Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba

Publication and launching of the Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba, 15^th March 2017

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The Red List of Breeding Birds in Jordan 2026

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Other useful books and journals with information about birds in Jordan:

Publication and launching of the Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba, 15th March 2017

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Publication and launching of the Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba, 15^th March 2017