The ancient coniferous and mixed forests of the Jebel Babor Nature Reserve, located in the Jebel Babor mountains in northern Algeria, are home to a number of wildlife species, some of which are considered endangered, such as the Atlas deer and the Barbary macaque. Bird lovers will find a wide variety of bird species at the sanctuary, which is considered one of the best bird watching destinations in the country. Among the bird species that visitors can see is the Kabilie nuthatch (Sittaledanti), also known as the Algerian nuthatch, which is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Other bird species include the great spotted woodpecker, nightjar, pigeon, rock pigeon, pied flycatcher, spotted flycatcher, jay and hawk.

Species of nightjars found in Algeria include the red-necked nightjar ( Caprimulgus ruficollis), Eurasian nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) and Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius). As the name suggests, nightjars are nocturnal birds. They are medium in size, have short legs, short beaks and long wings. They primarily nest on the ground and, thanks to their mottled brown coloration, are perfectly camouflaged among the fallen leaves of the forest.

The Great Spotted Woodpecker has a crimson belly and undertail coverts, as well as a crimson mark on the back of the male's head, glossy black the upper part of the body, white on the neck and sides of the face, and black zigzag lines from the shoulder in the middle, on the chest and back to the back of the head, where it merges with a black stripe running from the beak under the eyes. It has white spots on its shoulders, and its flight feathers are striped black and white. Woodpeckers are best known for pecking at wood or other materials, making a drum-like, vibrating sound as they search for larvae and insects or make nesting cavities. While its favorite food is insects, which it extracts from crevices with the tip of its sticky tongue, the woodpecker eats fruits, seeds, chicks and eggs of other bird species, as well as small rodents.

Jebel Nature Reserve -Babor has limited access to protect it from deforestation, hunting and grazing, but is open by permit to those interested in enjoying its natural beauty and wildlife.

Source: algeria.com

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