Jebel Jais - RAK - United Arab Emirates
Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
Isabelline wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina)
Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti)
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
White-spectacled Bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos)
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Rock Dove (Columba livia)
Blue Rock-thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix heyi)
Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Red-tailed Wheatear (Oenanthe chrysopygia)
Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis)
Arabian Red fox (Vulpes vulpes arabica)
Hume's Wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra)
Feral Domestic Donkey (Equus asinus)
Striolated Bunting (Emberiza striolata)
Jebel Jais, located in the Hajar Mountain range of Ras Al Khaimah (stretches approximately 700 kilometers), is the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates, standing at 1,934 meters above sea level. This mountainous region offers a unique ecosystem distinct from the surrounding desert landscapes, providing a vital habitat for a variety of wildlife species.The diverse terrain of Jebel Jais, including its rugged mountains and freshwater wadis, supports a rich biodiversity. These habitats are home to some of the rarest and most threatened animals in the UAE. The mountains offer a cooler climate and varied vegetation, creating suitable conditions for species that are not typically found in the desert.
Mammals:
Mountain Goats: Nimble climbers adapted to the steep terrains.
Arabian Red Fox: Shy inhabitants of the higher altitudes.
Wild Cats: Elusive creatures that roam the mountainous areas, extremely rare.
Arabian Leopard: Though extremely rare, there is a possibility of their presence in the Hajar mountain range.
Birds:
Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti)
Hume's Wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra)
White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Persian Wheatear (Oenanthe chrysopygia)
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Southern grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis)
Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis)