Ali Atahan

Mongolian plover latest species to be spotted in Hatay province

Positioned on the migratory route of numerous birds due to its climate and water resources, southernmost province of Hatay boasts 375 bird species.

The latest species to be spotted in the province is the Mongolian plover (Charadrius mongolus). These birds, distinguished by their long legs and black beaks, had been seen before in other parts of Turkey.