Gallery
Explore the visual documentation of the Iraqi Marshes through wildlife photography and environmental comparisons, showcasing the ecosystem's unique biodiversity and the dramatic changes it has experienced.
I. Explore the Biodiversity
The Iraqi Marshes are home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including migratory birds, waterfowl, and endemic species that depend on this unique wetland ecosystem.
Water Buffalo
Large domesticated bovid integral to marsh life
Black Francolin
Game bird species inhabiting marsh edges
Wigeon
Migratory duck species wintering in the marshes
Eurasian Coot
A water bird with distinctive white frontal shield
Mallard (M & F)
Common dabbling duck species found in wetlands
Water Hen
Common moorhen found in marsh vegetation
Northern Pintail
Elegant duck with distinctive long tail feathers
II. Feel the Effect of Drought
Severe drought and water management challenges have dramatically transformed the marshes. Drag the slider to compare the landscape before and after the drought.
