New record of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) from North-East of Algerian Sahara

Abstract :

We observed for the first time the presence of the black stork (Ciconia nigra) at Lake Ayata in Oued Righ wetland complex (North-East of Algerian Sahara). This Passage visitor species was not recorded only a few times in all of Algerian wetlands since fifty years ago. We can consider this region as a new stopover in North Africa, which was not mentioned previously. It is very important that these aquatic ecosystems can benefit from enhancement through the development of an adequate national management.


Keyword :

The black stork, oued righ, passage visitor, wetlands, stopover


Author(s) : Nouidjem, Y., Mimeche, F., Farhi, Y.
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Published Issue : 2022 Vol. 17 Number 1


2022 Vol. 17 Number 1