Kentish plover
In the coastal belt, bird species recorded are American flamingo on the beaches, and also many birds of prey. Migratory birds pass through Libya, and are seen mostly along the coastline. The most notable ones are the flamingo, Kentish plover in the Bengazi Reserve. Houbara bustard and the European white stork are reported in the Kouf National Park and in the beaches and lagoons. In the oases, desert larks, desert sparrows, and spotted sandgrouse have been reported. Other notable species reported are "Aquila chrysaetos", "Alectoris barbara", "Pterocles spp." and "Chlamydotis undulata" with herons, ducks, waders, "Ciconia nigra", "Ciconia ciconia", and "Milvus milvus" (red kite) from the brackish lagoons.