Cliffs of Zin and the Negev highlands (8184)
Israel, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Neophron percnopterus | Egyptian Vulture | LR/lc | 1994 | A1c |
| Aves | Ciconia ciconia | White Stork | NT | 1994 | D1a |
| Aves | Falco concolor | Sooty Falcon | LR/lc | 1994 | A1b, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Chlamydotis undulata | Houbara Bustard | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Gyps fulvus | Griffon Vulture | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Falco biarmicus | Lanner Falcon | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Otus brucei | Pallid Scops-owl | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Turdoides squamiceps | Arabian Babbler | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Grus grus | Common Crane | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Carpodacus synoicus | Pale Rosefinch | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Ammoperdix heyi | Sand Partridge | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Oenanthe monacha | Hooded Wheatear | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Ciconia nigra | Black Stork | LR/lc | 1994 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Cliffs of Zin and the Negev highlands. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Jan 16, 2026.