Field surveys, species checklists, Key Biodiversity Area assessments and updates from the ClimateKRD team.
Field surveys, species checklists and Key Biodiversity Area assessments, free to download.
A field survey of selected sites across Duhok Governorate, covering montane forest, riverine, and agricultural habitats, with notes on species observed and recommendations for continued monitoring.
A compiled checklist of species documented across the Kurdistan Region, drawing on field records, verified public submissions, and existing reference material.
An assessment of the Barzan Key Biodiversity Area against standard KBA criteria, summarizing the site's ecological significance and outlining next steps for ongoing monitoring.
Sightings, field work and announcements from the ClimateKRD team and the people who share their records with us.
An introduction to Peramagroon Mountain’s natural environment and traditional land use, exploring their importance for conserving Kurdistan’s biodiversity. Credit: Produced through the collaborative work of Nature Iraq, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and BirdLife International.
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A camera-trap and a member of the public independently captured images of a Zagrosian leopard in the same mountain corridor within days of each other — a rare double confirmation for one of the region's most elusive species.
A small population of Kurdistan Newts has been found breeding again at a mountain pool where the species hadn't been recorded in several years, offering a cautiously hopeful sign for one of the region's most range-restricted amphibians.
Volunteer counts along the Duhok wetlands recorded the highest number of migrating White Storks since tracking began, with several pairs staying on to nest locally.
Anyone in the Kurdistan Region can now share their own wildlife photos directly through the Wildlife Map — reviewed by our team and added to the public gallery once approved.
A newly organized volunteer network carried out the region's first coordinated amphibian survey this season, covering breeding pools across all four governorates.
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