Introduced bird species

Here is the list of introduced bird species in the UAE along with their scientific names,

This list includes a mix of species introduced intentionally (e.g., for hunting or ornamental purposes) and those that have established populations after escaping captivity (e.g., pet trade). Many of these species are now naturalized in the UAE's diverse habitats.

  1. Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

    • Native to Africa, often introduced for ornamental purposes.

  2. Gray Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

    • Native to South Asia, commonly introduced for hunting purposes.

  3. Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara)

    • Native to North Africa, sometimes introduced in hunting reserves.

  4. Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata)

    • Native to arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa; can be introduced but also naturally occurring.

  5. Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis)

    • Native to parts of North Africa and Eurasia, occasionally introduced in hunting zones.

  6. Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

    • Native to sub-Saharan Africa, may be found as an introduced species in reserves or managed lands.

  7. White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa)

    • Native to South Asia, may occasionally be introduced, though sightings are rare.

  8. Shikra (Accipiter badius)

    • A bird of prey native to South Asia, introduced in some places for falconry.

  9. Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)

    • Native to South and Southeast Asia, may be introduced via falconry or captivity releases.

  10. Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)

    • Native to South Asia, introduced through the pet trade.

  11. Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

    • Introduced from South Asia, now common in many urban areas in the UAE.

  12. House Crow (Corvus splendens)

    • Originally from South Asia, introduced and invasive in many parts of the UAE.

  13. Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer)

    • Native to South Asia, introduced and now established in urban and suburban areas.

  14. White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis)

    • Native to the Middle East and parts of Asia, introduced populations exist in urban environments.

  15. Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum)

    • Native to South Asia, introduced and sometimes seen in parks and gardens.

  16. Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

    • Widespread and invasive, originally from South Asia.

  17. Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus)

    • Native to the Indian subcontinent, introduced in some urban areas.

  18. Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni)

    • Native to Africa, introduced in parks and reserves.

  19. Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar)

    • Native to South Asia, introduced and sometimes seen in artificial wetland areas.

  20. Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

    • Originally from South Asia, commonly seen in parks, gardens, and urban areas as an introduced species.