Birds of Qatar

Welcome to the Birds of Qatar Website

This website is operated by the Qatar Bird Observation Group (QBOG), a collective of voluntary entities and individuals passionate about bird sightings in Qatar. It includes various social media platforms and groups, as well as the Qatar Birds Records Committee (QBRC). The QBRC is responsible for maintaining the official record of all wild bird species documented in the State of Qatar.

As of January 2025, the avifauna of Qatar includes a total of 352 bird species recorded in the country, with a total of 377 taxonomic classifications based on the OSME Region List of Bird Taxa, Version 10.1 (August 2024). Qatar comprises arround 60 resident breeding species, while many other birds visit during the cooler winter months or pass through the country during spring and autumn migration.

The aim of the Qatar Bird List is to contribute to national and international conservation programs by providing accurate and up-to-date information about the birds occurring in Qatar. A key aspect of this effort is to encourage the submission of records and observations in order to help maintain a complete picture of the country’s birdlife.

Kentish Plover, 2012 © Sameh Odeh