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EA eliminates over 12,000 birds of invasive species in S Batinah

Monday, 15 September 2025 20:32

Barka – In a move to protect Oman’s fragile ecosystems, field teams of Environment Authority in South Batinah eliminated 12,597 invasive birds in two months – a milestone in EA’s national campaign to restore ecological balance. The large-scale operation, carried out using approved methods and tools that meet the highest environmental standards, ensured the safety […]

Barka – In a move to protect Oman’s fragile ecosystems, field teams of Environment Authority in South Batinah eliminated 12,597 invasive birds in two months – a milestone in EA’s national campaign to restore ecological balance.

The large-scale operation, carried out using approved methods and tools that meet the highest environmental standards, ensured the safety of other wildlife. Local communities actively participated in the campaign, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.

EA is currently in the second phase of its National Campaign to Combat Invasive Birds targeting the myna and house crow which resumed in early July.

Issa bin Abdullah al Yahmadi, head of the sub-committee for combating invasive birds in South Batinah, said continuation of the campaign reflects the authority’s commitment to restoring ecological balance. “Our teams are continuously monitoring and tracking the locations of these invasive birds in order to take timely measures to curb their spread,” he noted.

Yahmadi warned that invasive species pose a serious threat to Oman’s environment as these compete with native birds for food and nesting spaces. “Such competition can drive certain native species towards decline or even extinction,” he said.

The exercise is being implemented in collaboration with relevant authorities and the local community, and forms part of EA’s wider strategy to protect natural resources and advance the sultanate’s sustainable development goals.

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