The Kuwaiti Society for Environmental Protection called for the preservation of safe routes, natural habitats, and environmentally sensitive sites that serve as safe passages for migratory birds. These birds use Kuwait as a key route during their annual migrations from north to south and vice versa. The Society commended the efforts of government agencies, civil organizations, volunteer teams, experts, and Kuwaiti observers who monitor these birds visiting the country to feed and rest. It also praised their collaborative efforts in this regard, emphasizing the importance of their participation in disseminating accurate information about the conservation of migratory and resident birds through various media outlets and social media platforms. In this context, Samira Al-Khalifa, head of the environmental photography team and a member of the Kuwaiti Society for Environmental Protection's board of directors, spotted a rare hawk-like bird (a type of peregrine eagle) while conducting observations in the Jahra Nature Reserve. Samira Al Khalifa explained, “I was able to spot a White-tailed Ox (scientific name: Haliaeetus albicilla), a rare species that migrates over our beloved Kuwait. This marks the 12th such record in the name of Samira Al Khalifa, head of the environmental photography team in the State of Kuwait.” She added, “The White-tailed Ox is uncommon, found along coastlines. It is the largest bird of prey, ranging in length from 78 to 94 cm, with a wingspan of 178 to 245 cm.” She noted that the plumage of adult birds is pale brown across the entire body, except for its white, pointed tail, from which it derives its name. The head is also pale and uniform with the rest of the body. Distinguishing features include a large beak, which is yellowish in adults, and massive wings. Juvenile eagles are dark brown with scattered white feathers on their bodies, and their tails and limbs are dark.
