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close| Location | Mongolia, Khovsgol |
| Central coordinates | 101o 55.00' East 49o 31.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i |
| Area | 31,630 ha |
| Altitude | 1,500 - 1,600m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information The site is important for Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca (VU), Saker Falcon Falco cherrug (EN), Lesser Falcon F. naumanni (VU) and Great Bustard Otis tarda (VU). Hundreds of Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo gather before autumn migration, with at least 1% of the flyway population of this species thought to occur annually.
Site description The site is composed of a wide, roughly circular valley of the Zulegt River, which surrounds Tarialan soum, part of the Selenge River valley and large areas of private farmland. The site extends south to the Selenge River, and north, west and east as far as forested mountains. The valley is surrounded by hills, some of which are forested or with rocky outcrops. The site is bisected by a major road from Moron to Hutag Ondor. Threats include disturbance due to heavy traffic along the road, destruction of eggs and chicks by agricultural machinery, and, probably, poaching.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A3 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A3 | Vulnerable |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | - | 2007 | present [units unknown] | - | A3, A4i | Least Concern |
Other biodiversity No information is available on other fauna and flora.
Protection status Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tarialan . Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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