Birds

an Imperial Eagle spreading its wings

Even though Afar is located in the Danakil desert there are several birds that inhabit the land. Most of the bird sightings happen in the southern part of the area due to more water sources. There are just under 500 different species of birds that have been sited in the region. Some of the more common ones are the Yellow-Throated Serin, Imperial Eagle, and several types of larger birds such as the Ostrich, Arabian Bustards, Kori, and Secretary birds. There are several prey and culture birds in the area like the Bat Hawk, the Imperial Eagle as stated before, and various other snake-eagles.

Secretary bird eating a snake in the grasslands

An Ostrich on the plains