The largest part of Egypt is covered by desert with some scattered oases, but the Nile Valley and the Nile Delta are the lifeline of Egypt. This region is not only of overwhelming economic importance, here also live many species of birds. In addition, Egypt is on the important bird migration route between Eurasia and East Africa. About 200 migratory bird species pass through Egypt twice a year. The country has several national parks, but for the birdlife the protectorates are of greater importance. For example, Lake Burullus, a brackish water lake near the Mediterranean, has been classified as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. But also tourist destinations such as Luxor or Hurghada on the Red Sea can be productive for bird watching. This multilingual (en, fr, de, es, ja, cn) bird guide introduces the entire bird life of Egypt in colour. In addition, links to HD videos of more than 80 bird species are included.
