Identify UAE Wildlife

Upload a photo of a bird, mammal, or reptile spotted in the UAE.

Limited to 35 identifications per week.

Identifications are AI-generated and may be wrong, especially for similar-looking or rare species. Do not rely on this for safety decisions (e.g. venomous snake identification) — treat any unfamiliar animal with caution regardless of the result.

Tips for a better identification

• Use a clear, in-focus photo — avoid blur and heavy shadows.
• Fill the frame with the animal rather than photographing from far away.
• Show as much of the body as possible (not just a partial view).
• For reptiles, try to include the head clearly — scale and head shape matter.
• Natural lighting works better than flash close-ups.
• Keep the background as clear and uncluttered as possible.

Choose a photo (JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WEBP · max 7MB)

Habitat (optional) Sand dunes / desert Gravel desert / plains Mountains / wadis Coastal / mangroves Urban / gardens Wetlands / lakes Month taken (optional) January February March April May June July August September October November December

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