MONGOLIA REP 12 - Birdquest

Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Several observations of this powerful raptor.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus
An Eurasian Black Vulture and a Black-eared Kite (Alain & Marie-Paule Perthuis-Schajes)
Japanese Buzzard Buteo [buteo] japonicus ◊ Just a few observations in the wooded areas of our itinerary.
Upland Buzzard Buteo hemilasius ◊ A regularly encountered, impressive and distinctive raptor of the steppe.
Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga (V) Great views of an adult at Orog Nuur.
Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis Regular observations of this widespread raptor.
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Regular observations of this striking bird of prey.
Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus A single bird showed well at Terelj.
Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni Good looks at several of these dainty falcons.
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Regular sightings of this well-known raptor.
Amur Falcon (Eastern Red-footed Falcon) Falco amurensis ◊ Nice encounters with this unique falcon. See Note.
Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo A few sightings of this endearing bird of prey.
Juvenile Saker Falcons on the eyrie (Alain & Marie-Paule Perthuis-Schajes)
Saker Falcon (Saker) Falco cherrug ◊ (E) No fewer than 23 sightings of this powerful raptor! See Note.
Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia ◊ Good views of a female in the taiga at Terelj (sibirica).
Black-billed Capercaillie (Siberian/Rock Capercaillie) Tetrao parvirostris ◊ Magical views in the taiga. See Note.
Altai Snowcock Tetraogallus altaicus ◊ Excellent studies of several birds in the mountains. See Note.
Chukar (Chukar Partridge) Alectoris chukar Great looks at several in the Gobi Altai mountains.
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