Research & Projects
Driving Sustainable Impact through Applied Research and Community-Based Initiatives
Project 1
Arabic Name: القُبَّرة المتوجة
English Name: Crested Lark
Scientific Name: Galerida cristata
A resident bird in Palestine, found in open habitats, agricultural lands, and dry and semi-arid areas. It is characterized by a sandy-brown body with dark streaks that provide camouflage, a distinct crest on its head, and a relatively long beak. Its posture appears more ground-oriented than most small songbirds.
In Sahl Samit, it is abundant throughout the year and nests in the middle of agricultural lands, placing its nest on the ground and benefiting from irrigated crops during spring. It is also found in the private garden of An-Najah National University year-round, nesting among ground vegetation.
Project 2
Arabic Name: البلبل أصفر العجز
English Name: White-spectacled Bulbul
Scientific Name: Pycnonotus xanthopygos
A resident bird in Palestine, common in gardens, orchards, agricultural lands, and along the edges of villages and cities. It is distinguished by a dark head, a clear white eye-ring, and a grayish-brown body, with a bright yellow patch under the tail that makes it easy to identify.
In Sahl Samit, it inhabits the tree-covered areas surrounding the plain for nesting, while also spreading into the plain due to the abundance of food sources such as grains and vegetables. It is also present year-round in the private garden of An-Najah National University, where it nests in trees.