Wildlife in Quetta
•Flaura and FaunaMammals such as
Markhor (wild sheep),
leopards,
wolves,
hyena,
rabbits,
wild cats and
porcupines are to be found in the Quetta region. Local birds species include
partridge,
warblers,
shikra, the
blue rock pigeon,
rock nuthatch,
golden eagle,
sparrows,
hawks,
falcons and
bearded vultures. A total of 225 species of
flora have been identified in the area including
pistachios,
juniper,
wild olives,
wild ash and
wild almonds. Also found are shrubs including
wild fig,
barbery,
wild cherry,
makhi and herbs such as
ephedra intermadia and
gerardiana.
