Al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve

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10/10/2025
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Al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve is located south of Riyadh City and is home to various resident bird species, as well as others that pass through during migration seasons between the north and south.

Area of al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve

The reserve covers an area of forty km² and contains al-Ha'ir Dam, which receives water from Wadi Hanifah, a natural valley with groundwater sources.

Contents of al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve

The reserve is home to various resident and visiting bird species throughout different year seasons, such as herons, eagles, falcons, vultures, various types of ducks, doves, and many passerines and waterfowl.

Components of al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve after development

Following the ongoing development, al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve will feature several lakes and continuously flowing water channels, as well as five artificial islands.

Sources

Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

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Name
Al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve.
Location
South of Riyadh City.
Area
forty km².
Contents
Contains various resident and visiting bird species throughout different year seasons, such as herons, eagles, falcons, vultures, various types of ducks, doves, and many passerines and waterfowl.
Components after development
Lakes.
Continuously flowing water channels.
Five artificial islands.

Table of contents

Info Box

Name
Al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve.
Location
South of Riyadh City.
Area
forty km².
Contents
Contains various resident and visiting bird species throughout different year seasons, such as herons, eagles, falcons, vultures, various types of ducks, doves, and many passerines and waterfowl.
Components after development
Lakes.
Continuously flowing water channels.
Five artificial islands.