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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

10,000 Birds

caudacutus which includes northern Africa and the Middle East within its range. It was introduced into UAE. In keeping with most of the species in the genera, it is only the male that carries water. The Pin-tail Sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata , is a bird of the dry lands, inhabiting stony semi-desert and plain.

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26 Hours in Dubai

10,000 Birds

The most valuable site I found was UAE Birding , an excellent site full of location guides, recent sightings, and a busy forum where its members discuss all aspects of birdiness in the area. Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters are something of a speciality, breeding here before flying off to Africa for the winter. So there would be some birding.

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26 Hours in Dubai

10,000 Birds

The most valuable site I found was UAE Birding , an excellent site full of location guides, recent sightings, and a busy forum where its members discuss all aspects of birdiness in the area. Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters are something of a speciality, breeding here before flying off to Africa for the winter. So there would be some birding.