The Albarari Nature Conservation has warned of a rapid decline in the population of the Barbary partridge in Libya, raising concerns about the risk of extinction. The organization noted that the species is particularly threatened in the central region, as well as in Tarhuna and Al-Khums, attributing the decline mainly to excessive hunting and the illegal trade in live birds. It also emphasized that the continuation of these practices endangers the partridge’s breeding cycle and disrupts ecological balance, cautioning that Libya could witness a repeat of the sharp population decline previously recorded in the Western Mountain region and Misrata.

Source: Libya Observer January 05, 2026 13:18 UTC