All 2 in 3 days here: ~70%
City
Jerusalem
🇮🇱 Israel
Asia, Israel 273 spp. recorded
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city; Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there, while Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Wikipedia
31.776° N 35.154° E
🦜 Nature
273 Species sighted
138,844 Verified sightings From 2019 to 2026
Apr Best month
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
LC
Egyptian Rousette
Rousettus aegyptiacus
LC
Egyptian Mongoose
Herpestes ichneumon
LC
Rock Hyrax
Procavia capensis
Southwest Asian Badger
Meles canescens
LC
Kuhl's pipistrelle
Pipistrellus kuhlii
LC
Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura suaveolens
EN
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
LC
Bridled Skink
Heremites vittatus
LC
Large Whip Snake
Dolichophis jugularis
LC
Eastern Montpellier Snake
Malpolon insignitus
📊 Most Spotted
🌙 Most active after dark
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Recent sightings in Jerusalem
LIVEiNaturalistWhere to look
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
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Jerusalem Bird Observatory התחנה לחקר ציפורי ירושלים
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Gazelle Valley עמק הצבאים
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Jerusalem Botanical Garden הגנים הבוטניים ירושלים
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Valley of the Cross עמק המצלבה
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Wohl's Rose Garden גן הורדים ע"ש וואהל
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Givat Ram Campus HUJI האוניברסיטה העברית קמפוס גבעת רם
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Bet Zayit Reservoir מאגר בית זית
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Mamilla Pool and Cemetery בית קברות ובריכת ממילא
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Armon Hanatziv (Historical ארמון הנציב (היסטורי
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Emek HaArazim עמק הארזים
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Nahal Kos, Jerusalem נחל כוס, ירושלים
Sighting Calendar
How many species you'd see in a day
40Jan
41Feb
49Mar
57Apr
54May
45Jun
47Jul
51Aug
50Sep
52Oct
46Nov
43Dec
🏙️ City
Essentials
Green cover
Low
Protected land
0.2%
Protected sea
—
Protected areas
8
areasWildlife spots
12
spotsZoos & centres
2
placesClimate
Mediterranean
Climate
Temp °C Rain mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Zoos & rescue centres
0.0 World-class
Wallace's Line Score
How good is this city for seeing wildlife? 🦜
Biodiversity
GoodHow rich is the wildlife?
3.4
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds 369
🐒 Mammals 84
🦎 Reptiles 67
🐸 Amphibians 7
527 Total Species
679 Global average across 380 cities
26 Threatened 0 Endemic
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Sighting
ExcellentHow likely to see animals?
5.0
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
89% 📊
Coverage (127 species at ≥5% of 527 in the inventory)
24% 🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (12 bird)
0% 🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
7 ⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
28 🏕️
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
3.5
Climate Mixed Medium
Green cover Low Low
Protected land & sea 0.2% land Low
Protected areas 8 High
Wildlife spots 12 High
Zoos & centres 2 High
What visitors say
Before you go
What animals can you see in Jerusalem?
273 species
Jerusalem's urban area has 273 recorded vertebrate species. The ones wildlife watchers report most often on a given day are Hooded Crow (over 90%), White-spectacled Bulbul (about 90%), Eurasian Blackbird (about 90%), Great Tit (about 90%) and Laughing Dove (about 90%). Among mammals, the most-seen is Indian Crested Porcupine (about 40%); among reptiles, Egyptian Rock Agama (about 50%); among amphibians, Marsh Frog (about 40%).
When is the best time to see wildlife in Jerusalem?
Any time of year
Wildlife is about as easy to see all year: the city's 12 most-seen species average about 90% on a given day in every month with enough records.
Can you see a Palestine Sunbird in Jerusalem?
Yes
About 90% of wildlife watchers report a Palestine Sunbird sighting in Jerusalem on a given day, based on 4,495 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026.
Can you see a White-spectacled Bulbul in Jerusalem?
Yes
About 90% of wildlife watchers report a White-spectacled Bulbul sighting in Jerusalem on a given day, based on 4,746 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is June to January (over 90%).
Can you see a Graceful Prinia in Jerusalem?
Yes
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Graceful Prinia sighting in Jerusalem on a given day, based on 3,491 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is July (about 90%).
Where in Jerusalem is wildlife easiest to see?
Jerusalem Bird Observatory התחנה לחקר ציפורי ירושלים
The spot where most wildlife watchers record their sightings is Jerusalem Bird Observatory התחנה לחקר ציפורי ירושלים (168 bird species recorded), followed by Gazelle Valley עמק הצבאים and Mt. Herzl הר הרצל. See them on the map.
Is Jerusalem good for wildlife watching?
4.5 out of 5
On the Wallace's Line Score, which rates each city against other cities, Jerusalem gets 4.5/5: 89th of 380 cities worldwide and 41st in Asia. 36 of its species are reported by about 40% or more of wildlife watchers on a given day.
Nearest Parks
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Nearest Zoos & Centres
Sources: urban area GHSL Urban Centre Database R2024A, European Commission JRC (CC BY 4.0) · protected land WDPA, UNEP-WCMC & IUCN (via GHSL) · climate NASA POWER · wildlife GBIF.org citizen-science data