Qatar’s natural environment is home to a remarkable range of wildlife. In the desert, you might spot creatures such as the elusive sand cat, desert hare, red fox, the hardy honey badger and the sand gazelle. Qatar’s birdlife is equally diverse, with over 350 recorded species, of which more than 200 are migratory birds.

Qatar is a seasonal stopover for species like the cream-coloured courser, greater hoopoe-lark, and the lappet-faced vulture. In the mangroves, you might spot the Socotra cormorant, a vulnerable species found only here. Reptile lovers could look out for the toad-headed agama, short-fingered gecko and the Persian sand gecko. Download the Qatar e-Nature app for detailed information and pictures of plants, birds, insects, mammals, reptiles and marine life in Qatar.