Hume’s Wheatear Spotted Near Iran’s Maharloo Lake
Hume’s Wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra), a black-and-white passerine measuring around 16 to 17 centimeters in length, was photographed along the shores of Maharloo Lake in Iran’s Southern Fars province.
The bird belongs to the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, and typically inhabits dry, rocky terrain with sparse vegetation. The species is native to Iran and several other countries in the region, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Located in the Southeastern of Shiraz, Maharloo is a shallow, seasonal salt lake known for its pink and reddish hues, which result from salt-tolerant algae and other organisms. Its water levels and colors vary throughout the year, while high evaporation rates often leave parts of the lakebed dry.The lake and its surrounding habitats also support a range of bird species, including flamingos that visit seasonally. The sighting of Hume’s Wheatear highlights the birdlife found in the dry, rocky habitats around the lake, beyond its better-known wetlands.
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