10 Magnificent Bird photos that prove why Mongolia is Brilliant Birding Destination

Are you a bird watcher or bird photographer? Are you thinking for new birds to watch and photograph in Mongolia, but don’t have time to "prepare" the locations and the birds for yourself?

We are Ayan Travel Mongolia can offer you Brilliant Birding Trip in Mongolia with our bird and photography specialized guides, experienced drivers and well-organized birding tour itinerary that work perfect with your desire and dream.

Birding in Mongolia 

Of the 9,700 catalogued species of birds in the world, approximately around 510 are in Mongolia and the numbers are increasing one by one. These numbers may sound not big, but rare species and only found in Mongolia ones make the country one of the most privileged spots for birding trip. Hope you enjoy 10 magnificent bird photos by photographer Batzaya Choijiljav during his previous birding trips within last 2 months. 

1. Birds Mongolia- Mongolian Lark 

Melanocorypha mongolica is  species of  lark in the family Alaudidea found from southern Russia and Mongolia to central China. It is small bird, 18–22 cm long; weighting male 54–65 g, female 45–54 g. Rather large, quite large-billed, fairly long-winged lark with distinctive pattern. 

Photos taken during Birding Trip in Gun Galuut Nature Reserve, July 2019. 

2. Birds Mongolia- White-Naped Crane 

 There are 15 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Mongolia. The white-naped crane (Antigone vipio) is a bird of the crane family. It is a large bird, 112–125 cm (44–49 in) long, approximately 130 cm (4.3 ft) tall and weighing about 5.6 kg (12 lb) with pinkish legs, grey and white striped neck, and a red face patch. The white-naped crane is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 

Photo taken during Birding Trip in Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve,July 2019 

3. Birds Mongolia- Three-Toed Woodpecker

The three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) is a medium-sized woodpecker and approximately 21.5–24 cm (8.5–9.4 in) in length. It is black on the head, wings and rump, and white from the throat to the belly; the flanks are white with black bars. 

Photo taken during birding trip in Arkhangai province, Aug 2019

4. Birds Mongolia- Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola)

The citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola) is a small songbird in the family Motacillidae. It is a slender, 15.5–17 cm long bird, with the long, constantly wagging tail characteristic of the genus Motacilla.

Photos taken during birding trip in Uureg Lake, July 2019.

5. Birds Mongolia- Grey Heron 

The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged predatory wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae.  As a bird of wetland areas, it can be seen around lakes, rivers, ponds and marshes in Mongolia.

Photo taken during birding trip in Ugii Lake, central Mongolia,Aug.2019

6. Birds Mongolia- Black Stork

The black stork is a large bird, measuring between 95 and 100 cm (37 and 39 in) in length with a 145-to-155 cm (57-to-61 in) wingspan,[13] and weighing around 3 kg (6.6 lb).[14] Standing as tall as 102 cm (40 in),[15] it has long red legs, a long neck and a long, straight, pointed red beak. 

Photo taken druing birding trip in central Mongolia. 

7. Birds Mongolia- Mandarin Duck 

The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species native to East Asia. This colorful bird is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan.

Photo taken during birding trip in Terelj National Park, June 2019.

8. Birds Mongolia- Cinereous Vulture 

The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptorial bird also known as the black vulture, monk vulture, or Eurasian black vulture. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures, attaining a maximum size of 14 kg, (roughly 30 lbs), 1.2 m long (almost 4 ft) and 3.1 m (a bit over 10 ft) across the wings.

Photo taken during birding trip near Ugii lake, Aug 2019

9. Birds Mongolia- Greylag Goose 

The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a species of large goose in the waterfowl family Anatidae and the type species of the genus Anser. It measures between 74 and 91 centimetres (29 and 36 in) in length, with an average weight of 3.3 kilograms. They are often found grazing in pastures with sheep, cow and horses near the wetlands.

Photo taken during birding trip in Ugii Lake, Aug 2019

10. Birds Mongolia- Steppe Eagle 

The steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is belongs to the family Accipitridae. It is about 62–81 cm (24–32 in) in length and has a wingspan of 1.65–2.15 m (5.4–7.1 ft). Females, weighing 2.3–4.9 kg (5.1–10.8 lb), are slightly larger than males, at 2–3.5 kg (4.4–7.7 lb). Steppe Eagle is evaluated as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Photo taken during birding trip Hustai National Park. 

Bird watching and Bird Photographing in Mongolia 

Do you want to know about practicing bird-watching in Mongolia?

If, Yes, it is full of adventure and fun! You will be granted with the thrill of seeing a new species or witnessing something extremely curious.

Our client during his birding trip in Mongolia with our bird guide Enkhbat. 

Bird watching in MONGOLIA is challenging and worth-taking since you have to discover various natural settings as mountain regions to gobi desert, wetlands and endless steppes. You can observe how birds in Mongolia live, how they feed, fight, date...in these various natural environment.  It is also possible to take fantastic photos, after all, birds are beautiful and very photogenic!

Are you willing to trust in experienced Mongolia birding trip agency who can prepare everything for you, who can take you to the right places, at the right time of the year, so that the only thing you have to do is apply your photography skills to get some excellent shots and bird watching binoculars.  

We are inviting you to travel and watch beautiful birds of Mongolia and the diversity of nature in different regions of Mongolia with Ayan Travel.