Rare lesser flamingo spotted alongside greater flamingos at Kuwait’s Jahra Reserve
A rare lesser flamingo was photographed with greater flamingos at Jahra Nature Reserve. The sighting occurred during the 2026 bird migration season. The event shows the biodiversity of Kuwait and the role of protected wetlands. These areas act as resting and feeding grounds for birds. Samira Al-Khalifa leads the environmental photography team involved.
A rare lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) has been photographed alongside greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus)at Jahra Nature Reserve during the 2026 bird migration season, highlighting Kuwait’s rich biodiversity and the importance of its protected wetlands as feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds. Samira Al-Khalifa, head of the environmental photography team at the Kuwait Environment Protection … The post Rare lesser flamingo spotted alongside greater flamingos at Kuwait’s Jahra Reserve appeared first on Times Kuwait .