Capital

Manama

Official Language

Arabic

Fun Fact

Home to the Tree of Life, a mysterious 400-year-old mesquite tree that thrives in the middle of a harsh desert with no known water source

National Animal

Arabian Oryx

National Bird

White-eared Bulbul

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Animal Laws of Bahrain

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Animals of Bahrain

White-eared Bulbul

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The White-eared Bulbul is a cheerful songbird found in woodlands, gardens, and scrub habitats across the Middle East and parts of South Asia. It is recognized by its black head, white cheek patches, and bright yellow patch beneath its tail. Feeding on fruits, nectar, insects, and seeds, it plays an important role in pollination and seed dispersal. Its pleasant calls and adaptability have made it a familiar bird in both natural and urban environments.

Arabian Oryx

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Arabian Oryx is a striking desert antelope native to the Arabian Peninsula. Recognized by its bright white coat, black facial markings, and long, straight horns, it is superbly adapted to life in harsh desert environments. Arabian Oryxes feed on grasses, herbs, and shrubs, obtaining much of the moisture they need from the plants they eat. Once extinct in the wild, successful conservation and reintroduction programs have restored wild populations, making the Arabian Oryx one of the world's greatest conservation success stories. jh

Sind Bat

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Sind Bat is a small insect-eating bat found in parts of South Asia and the Middle East. Active at night, it hunts flying insects using echolocation to navigate and locate prey with remarkable precision. Sind Bats roost in caves, buildings, and tree hollows during the day and play an important role in controlling insect populations and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Long-eared Hedgehog

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Long-eared Hedgehog is a small nocturnal mammal found in deserts, grasslands, and semi-arid regions across North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. It is recognized by its unusually large ears, which help it detect predators and regulate body temperature in hot climates. Feeding mainly on insects, spiders, and other small animals, it is an important natural pest controller. When threatened, it rolls into a tight ball, using its sharp spines for protection.

Greater Flamingo

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Greater Flamingo is the largest flamingo species, found in wetlands, lagoons, and salt lakes across parts of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is recognized by its pale pink plumage, long neck, and distinctive downward-curving bill. Greater Flamingos feed on algae, small crustaceans, and other aquatic organisms by filtering food from the water. They often gather in large colonies, creating spectacular displays along shorelines.

Hawksbill Turtle

IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered

The Hawksbill Turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. It is recognized by its beautifully patterned shell and narrow, pointed beak, which it uses to feed mainly on sea sponges growing on coral reefs. Hawksbill Turtles play a vital role in maintaining healthy reef ecosystems. Habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, pollution, and fishing gear entanglement remain major threats to their survival.