Abstract
Abstract. Wetlands are unique in Libya being less susceptible because of non interference of human activity. Farwa Island is one of the stopover route for migratory waterfowl passing to different habitats in Africa. Consequently, the area is rich in avifauna. Lack of studies in the past or recently on biodiversity of this locality created attention of many ecologists and became one of the important ecosystem. Species like Common Tern Sterna hirundo, Little Tern Sterna albifrons and Yellow Legged Gull Larus michahelis are utilizing this habitat as one of their breeding colonies. Other some important species were observed at the Island such; Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa, Audouin’s Gull Larus audounii and Lesser Crested Tern Sterna bengalensis. These species were mentioned as threatened in the annexes of some international agreements. Moreover, this study recorded the Greater Black-backed Gull Larus marinus for first time in Libya. The authors have made extensive survey to the study area during the period from 1998 to 2010. Keywords : Avifauna, breeding, threatened species, Farwa Island, Libya.