Over 470 different species have been recorded in Palestine. Palestine is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. This diverse ecology is a mere reflection of the variations in the topography and geography. Driving through here one cannot help but to notice the distinct and clearly defined environmental zones. Every zone has its own unique climate, landscape and its own flora and fauna.
More zones provide a more diverse plant and animal life.
The more habitats there are to be exploited the greater the diversity of the bird population. In addition, rains accumulate in the aquifers of the West Bank as fresh water springs burst out of the rocky surfaces of mountain sides coupled with the rain water flow create seasonal rivers and sometimes wetlands. Natural springs, waterfalls and fresh water pools are tween about 10 March -20 April, bird migration is at its peak. The fields of the West Bank become extraordinarily populated with all kinds of small sized birds on the journey to their breeding grounds in Europe. These small sized birds fill the land with their active presence, constantly foraging for food and always moving forward.