A Haven Turned Battleground for Birds Lebanon lies at the heart of one of the world’s most crucial migratory routes, the East Mediterranean Flyway. Millions of birds from over 400 species traverse this path, journeying between their breeding grounds in Central and Eastern Europe and their wintering habitats in Central and Eastern Africa. Among these species are the Common Crane, White-winged Tern, Glossy Ibis, Hoopoe, Northern Lapwing, Osprey, Pelican, Spur-winged Plover, and White Stork—each playing a vital role in the region’s rich biodiversity.

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