Al-soudah: The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with the Soudah Development Company, has successfully released several birds of prey in Al-Soudah Park. The birds, which include three griffon vultures, a black kite, an Arabian scops owl, and a Eurasian sparrowhawk, were rehabilitated at shelter centers before their release. This initiative is part of ongoing reintroduction programs aimed at enhancing ecological balance and restoring biodiversity within the Kingdom's prominent mountainous regions.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the release took place after the completion of crucial rehabilitation and environmental acclimatization stages. These stages ensured that the birds were ready and capable of adapting to the natural conditions of the area. This contributes to the stability of local species and strengthens their ecological roles within mountain ecosystems, particularly in regulating food chains and preserving the health of natural habitats.
The NCW emphasized that this initiative aligns with its continuous efforts to breed and reintroduce threatened wildlife species, rehabilitate ecosystems, and enrich biodiversity across various regions of the Kingdom. This is done in cooperation with national partners and supports the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative and the National Environment Strategy, which are part of the environmental development goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Specialized teams will continue to monitor the released birds, tracking their movements and ecological behavior. This monitoring is supported by dedicated tools and technologies, which help evaluate the program's success and improve its outcomes in line with best global environmental practices.