The ancient conifer and mixed forests of the Djebel Babor Nature Reserve located in the Djebel Babor Mountains of northern Algeria are home to a number of wildlife species, some of which are considered to be endangered, such as the Atlas deer and Barbary macaque. Birding enthusiasts will find a wide variety of bird species in the reserve, which is considered to be one of the country's top bird watching areas. Among the bird species visitors may see is the Kabylie nuthatch (Sitta ledanti), also known as the Algerian nuthatch, which has the IUCN (International Union of the Conservation of Nature) conservation status of 'endangered'. Other bird species include the great spotted woodpecker, nightjar, wood pigeon, rock dove, pied flycatcher, spotted flycatcher, jay and hawfinch.
