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close| Location | Mongolia, Dornogobi,Khentii |
| Central coordinates | 109o 55.00' East 46o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 42,015 ha |
| Altitude | 1,200 - 1,527m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information The site supports several Globally Threatened species, including Saker Falcon Falco cherrug (EN), Lesser Kestrel F. naumanni (VU), Whitenaped Crane Grus vipio (VU) and Swan Goose Anser cygnoides (EN). In addition, Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus (NT), Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus, Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo, Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis and Upland Buzzard Buteo hemilasius regularly nest at the site.
Site description The site is composed of mountain steppe, rocky hills, river valleys and grassland steppe. It provides important breeding and roosting habitats for many species during breeding and migration. Livestock husbandry is the main land use.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoides | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A3 | Vulnerable |
Other biodiversity Mammals that occur at the site include Argali Ovis ammon (NT), Red Deer Cervus elaphus, Grey Wolf Canis lupus, Siberian Marmot Marmota sibirica (EN), Red Fox Vulpes vulpes, Corsac Fox V. corsac, Pallas's Cat Felis manul (NT), Asian Badger Meles leucurus, Least Weasel Mustela nivalis and Daurian Ground Squirrel Spermophilus dauricus.
Protection status Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Maikhant Mountain . Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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