The Houbara Bustard is a type of wild bird known for its low-altitude flight, landing on the ground before taking off again. Both the male and female share the same name, Houbara. Some species of the Houbara Bustard are resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while others are found in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Certain species migrate to Saudi Arabia during winter from Europe and some parts of Asia in the fall months. The Arabs in ancient times associated barren lands with the Houbar...

The Spotted Thick-Knee (Burhinus capensis) is one of the rare resident breeding birds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It appears in the southern Tihamah plains and the low slopes south of Jeddah Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . Malaki Lake near Wadi Jazan Dam in Jazan Province is among its active habitats in Saudi Arabia. The total number of breeding pairs Saudi Arabia reaches one hundred annually. Behavior of the Spotted Thick-Knee The Spotted Thick-Knee has an almost complete pa...