IBAs

27 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) have been identified, significant portions of which are protected since these portions are located in established protected areas, many (un protected) IBAs are located in proposed protected areas and expected to be protected in the future, and few are not expected to be protected as protected areas at least in the short and medium runs. Also, 13 Important wetlands are identifies according to the Directory of Wetlands including one Ramsar Site: Azraq wetland.