Srebarna Nature Reserve
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The Srebarna Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in northeastern Bulgaria, near the village of the same name, 18 km west of Silistra and 2 km south of the Danube. It comprises Lake Srebarna and its surroundings and is an important wetland located on the Via Pontica, a bird migration route between Europe and Africa. As a result, it provides nesting and migratory habitat for many endangered bird species. ()
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Wildlife
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Egyptian vulture
The Egyptian vulture, also known as the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a remarkable bird that stands out within the vulture family. It is the sole representative of the Neophron genus and boasts a vast range that extends from the Iberian Peninsula...
Birds
Great bustard
The great bustard, a distinctive bird from the bustard family and the sole member of the genus Otis, flourishes in open grasslands and farmlands extending from Morocco to East Asia. Unfortunately, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996.
Birds
Saker falcon
The saker falcon is a sizable bird of prey that breeds across Europe, the Palearctic region, and extending into Manchuria. During the winter, these majestic birds migrate to warmer regions like Ethiopia, the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, and China.
Birds
Dalmatian pelican
The Dalmatian pelican is not merely the largest member of the pelican family but also ranks among the world's most substantial freshwater birds. These majestic creatures inhabit regions across Central Eurasia, spanning from the Mediterranean to Siberia.
Birds
Marbled polecat
The marbled polecat is a captivating small mammal belonging to the mustelid family, specifically the Ictonychinae subfamily, and it resides within the unique genus Vormela. The name "Vormela" is derived from the German word "Würmlein" meaning "little worm" while...
Mammals
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