Crowds flock to Al Ghazal animal market - in pictures

  • Birds in cages are put on display at Al Ghazal animal market in Baghdad, Iraq. All photos by Reuters
    Birds in cages are put on display at Al Ghazal animal market in Baghdad, Iraq. All photos by Reuters
  • People examine what's on offer at the market.
    People examine what's on offer at the market.
  • A man takes a closer look at a bird for sale.
    A man takes a closer look at a bird for sale.
  • A man with a monkey on his shoulders arrives at the market.
    A man with a monkey on his shoulders arrives at the market.
  • A man holds up a falcon in the middle of the market
    A man holds up a falcon in the middle of the market
  • Visitors arrive in their droves.
    Visitors arrive in their droves.
  • A variety of animals are for sale at the market.
    A variety of animals are for sale at the market.
  • Streets are bustling with people heading to the market.
    Streets are bustling with people heading to the market.