Al-Muquatta valley- Birds hotspot

Climate: Mediterranean area

Governorate: Jenin

Site Description:

Wetland, Agricultural Areas. Originally it was river gathered fresh water from four main springs in Jenin toward the Mediterranean. Now it is polluted with sewage, but still form a host for many animals

Special bird: Marsh harrier, Black kite, Black-winged kite, European honey buzzard, Common buzzard, Short-toed eagle, Bluethroat, Moorhen, Ruff, Little bittern, black-winged stilt, Common snipe, Mallard, european bee-eater, Stone -curlew, black francolin, European turtle dove