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Plants The Reserve includes 500 species of plants, 30 species bearing a specifically Leb­anese designation (Berberis libanotica, Geranium libani, Dianthus libanotis...), 25 species are nationally and globally threatened species (Orchis anatolica, Medi­cago sativa, Trifolium physodes...), 50 endemic species (Tulipa aucheriana westii, Silene makmeliana...), 12 rare species ( Lathyrus libani, Bromus japonicus...), 30 medicinal species (Rheum ribes, Sambucus ebullus...), 50 edible species (Gunde­lia tournefortii, Cichorium pumilum...). in addition to many aromatic plants.           Trees The Reserve includes 24 species of Trees in addition to the Lebanese Cedar.           Mammals The Reserve includes 32 species of Mammals,12 globally threatened species(Budger, Wolf,...), 3 locally threatened species (Wolf,Hyaena & Jungle Cat), in addition to 9 rare species (Common pipistrelle, lesser Mouse - Eared Bat)           Birds The habitats of the reserve; Oak and pine forests, bare rock and alpine vegetation, cedar groves and mountain streams hold a col¬lection of special birds. (more than 270 species from 370 that exist in Lebanon(The Reserve includes about 270 species of birds, four is globally threatened species (Emberiza cineracea, Falco naumanni), 10 is regionally threatened species (Gyps fulvus, Aquila pomarina), more than 30 breeding species(Accipter brevipes, Gyps fulvus, Alectoris chukar, Upupa epops), in addition to 10 breeding species (Aquila heliaca, Asio otus)             Replies The Reserve includes 27 species of reptiles and amphibians, one is globally threatened species(Chamaeleo chamaeleon), two endemic species (Lacerta media, Lacerta kulzeri), in addition to 2 rare species (Lacerta kulzeri, Elaphe quatuorlineata)

Phasianidae Alectoris chukar Chukar Perdrix chukar A common breeding bird in the Reserve and especially the rocky highlands and cedar forest.   Alaudidae Calandrella brachydactyla Short toed Lark Alouette calandrelle Easily overlooked in the summer, visitor, breeds in most mountain areas in the Reserve.   Cinclidae Cinclus cinclus Dipper Cincle plongeur Unique for a song bird, the dipper walks under water in search of its insect food in fast flowing mountain streams.   Corvidae Garrulus glandarius Jay Geai des chênes The Jay has an important role in the natural regeneration of Cedar and Oak Forests and can be heard in wooded mountain habitats from about 500m altitude to the tree line.   Lanidae Lanius collurio Red Backed Shrike Pie-grièche Found at all altitudes on migration, it breeds only at mid and high altitudes.   Turdidae Monticola solitarius Blue Rock Thrush Merle bleu Especialty found in rocky areas with little vegetation.   Turdidae Oenanthe oenanthe Northern Wheatear Traquet motteux Mostly found above the tree line in open and rocky area as a breeding bird.   Paridae Parus major Great Tit Mésange charbonière Widespread in most habitats on the mountain with trees.   Accipitridae Petronia petronia Rock Sparrow Moineau soulcie As its name suggests this is another bird of the rocky outcrops above the tree line. In winter it is found much lower.   Turtidae Phoenicurus ochruros Black Redstart Rougequeue A real highland specialty breeding on high rocky groves in Cedar forests.   Fringillidae Serinus syriacus Syrian Serin Serin syriaque A very special bird for Lebanon as the country holds the world's largest population of this mountain bird.   Troglodytidae Troglodytes troglodytes Wren Troglodyte mignon Found throughout the country including cedar forest and mountain thickets.   Upupidae Upupa epops Hoopoe Huppe fasciée Instantly recognizable with its back and white wings and distinctive crest, the hoopoe breeds in cedar groves on the mountain.   Apodidae Apus melba Alpine Swift Martinet alpin   Ciconidae Ciconia ciconia White Stork Cicogne blanche   Cuculidae Cuculus canorus Cukoo Coucou gris Commonly seen in the spring in the lower oak woodland as it migrates through the country.   Guidae Grus grus Common Crane Grue cendre   Accipitridae Hieraaetus pennatus Booted Eagle Aigle botte   Hirundinidae Hirundo rustica Swallow Hirondelle de cheminee   Accipitridae Milvus migrans Black Kite Milan noir   1 2 [Next >>] Records 1 to 20 of 26

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