MONGOLIA BIRDS
Pelecanus crispus Bruch, 1832
Dalmatian Pelican
There are 3200-4300 Dalmatian pelicans throughout the world. In the summer of 1956 over 300 were recorded on Suvuun tuglaan, Khar-Us lake: only 207 were countet in 1972 and 13 in 1981. From the Yelloow River west to the Balkan Peninsula. The Persian Gulf to Khar Lake in the Kustanai region. Winters in IraqPersian Gulf, Egypt, India and south-east China. In Mongolia a summer migrant to Khar- Us Lake.
Egretta alba Linnaeus, 1758
Great White Egret
Found on every continent except Antarctica. In Mongolia: Uvs, Khyrgas, Khar-Us Lake and Khar Lakes during the summer or on migration. Small population 6 were found in the reeds of Uvs Lake in August, 1981. The population has decreased shaprly due to disturbance and reed cutting.
Platalea leucorodia Linnaeus, 1758
Eurasian or White Spoonbill
World wide distribution. In Mongolia: Uvs, Khar- Us Lake, Khar, Khyargas, Ogii, Buir, Telmen, Tolbo and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lakes Rivers including the Orkhon, Splenge, Tuul, Onon, Zavkhan, Taats, Tes and Khalkh. Hunting prohibited since 1995.
Cygnus ofor Gmelin, 1789
Muteswan
Europe, Asia, Ussuria and Baikal in Russia. In Mongolia Uvs Boontsagaan, Orog and Ulaan Lakes.In 1962, 32 were recorded on Orog Lake.
Cygnus cysnus Linnaeus, 1758
Whooper Swan
Migrant to the lakes and rivers of Trans-Altai Gobi, Great Lakes Depression, Valley of the Lakes, Altai, Khangai, Khentii, Khovsgol and eastern Mongolia. 2000 pairs are estimated to nest in mongolia. 100-500 individuals flock around Ugii, khukh and ganga Lakes. Research conducted from 1990-1994, estimated 342 Swans on Khukh Lake, 106 on Khaich Tsagaan lake.
Oxyura leucocephala, 1769
White-headed Duck
Uvs and Khyargas Lakes in the Great Lakes Depression. 15000 are estimated worldwide. Several hundred have been recorded in Mongolia. At the end of the summer of 1981, 15-18 were seen where the Tes River flows into Uvs lake.
Haliaeetus albicilla Limaeus, 1758
White-tailed Sea- Eagle
A long large rivers and lakes, rocky cliffs and tall trees where there is abundant fish and waterfowl. 1975-94, over 30 were recorded, although the population has not been fully assessed. Disturbance to nest sites.
Grus vipio Pallas, 1811
Japanese White- naped Crane
Estimated that there are 2500-3000 throughout the world. 189 were reported along the Ulz River in 1990. Wolves, dogs, Alpine Weasels, eagles, hooded Crows are predators.
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