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Oyu Tolgoi ProjectMining and Processing EIAvirgoperiod, but are very rarely seen during the nestingseason. Lays only one or two eggs. These birds areoften observed near rivers and streams of KhanbogdSoum following rainfall. They feed on insects and theseeds of plantsOtis tarda Great Bustard They are seen in small numbers in the central andnorthern part of Khanbogd Soum. They have beenrarely observed in recent years and are rarely seennesting with young. They may be observed in AprilChlamydotisundulataCharadrius dibius LittlePloverCharadriusleschenaultiiHoubara BustardGreaterPloverRingerSandand in September on passageA species that has become very rare lately. Lays oneor two eggs. In autumn they migrate and are observedat the end of MarchA migratory bird. Spends the summer near the base ofmountain cliffs and at the shores of Ikh Tsagaanspring. They do not occur in large numbersA migratory bird that occupies the low grass of steppeduring the summer months. Will lay only one or twoeggs in a seasonCharadiusveredusOriental Plover A migratory bird that spends the summer in the drysteppeTringa ochropus Green Sandpiper This species is widely distributed in Mongolia. Theyhave been reported near the Ikh Tsagaan spring ofKhanbogd Soum. However they are not a commonspecies in Khanbogd SoumScolopaxrusticolaSyrrhaptesparadoxusEurasianWoodcockThey travel in small numbers and are seen onlyoccasionally during the period of migrationPallas Sand grouse Permanent species, which nests in the territory ofKhanbogd Soum. Feeds on breach grass and usuallylays two eggs on the open sand or gravelly soilwithout any protective cover. Every day in themorning and evening they come to open water in pairsor in large numbers to drink. The hunters of Gobiprovinces and Soums hunt this species of bird andexport it as a medicine meatColumba livia Rock Pigeon Lives near people and buildings. A permanent speciesof Khanbogd SoumColumbarupestrisHill PigeonBuilds its nest on high cliffs and spends the night insmall caves in pairs or flocks. Comes to water todrink and is a permanent speciesCuculus canorus Common Cuckoo They are seen during the period of passage near theKhanbogd Soum. Their song is often heard in areaswith trees and bushes. This species of bird is knownfor secretly putting their eggs in the nest of other birdsBubo bubo Eurasian EagleOwlThey nest in cliffs, deep ravines and in large elms.Usually lays 2 to 4 eggs. Active at night. Feeds onrodents and small birdsAthene noctua Little Owl More common than Bubo bubo in this area.Permanent species. Active in the evening and feedson small rodents. Lays 3 to 4 eggsCaprimulquseuroaeusEurasian NightjarA migratory bird. The habitat of this species is thebushes, thickets, elms and river meadows ofKhanbogd. Passes the summer laying eggs. Theirflight is noisy and they feed on insects in the eveningPrepared by ECO-TRADE LLC.,Environmental Consultants, MongoliaClient: Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc(IMMI) XXKPart II. Chapter 7. Page 16