Mohamad Galiya1 , Ali Mansour2 and Razan Balloul3*

1Zoolgy Department, Faculty of Science, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.
2Instructor, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.
3Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.
(*Corresponding author: Dr.Razan Balloul, Email: razanballoul@gmail.com , razanhasanballoul@latakia-unv.edu.sy , mob.: 093233973).

Received: 8/01 /2026      Accepted: 9/02 /2026

Abstract: 

The research was conducted between November 2022 and November 2024 in aim of studying environment of birds found in Wadi Alayoun area (Hama Governorate) and identifying specific composition, classifying them, and showing their spatial and temporal distribution. Data of birds were collected by observation and taking remote photos for them. It was recorded 3462 individuals in total in sites of the research (Al-Bireh Dam, Didaban Forest, Al-Bireh plain). During the research, it was recorded five species belong to five genera (Muscicapidae) which are: Oenanthe hispanica melanoleuca, Erithacus rubecula, Ficedula albicollis, Saxicola rubicola, Monticola saxatilis. Results showed that the species Erithacus rubecula is the widest spread species in Wadi al-Ayon area followed by Monticola saxatilis while the narrowest spread species was Saxicola rubicola.

Keywords: Muscicapidae, Bird Ecology, Wadi Alayoun, Erithacus rubecula.

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