A large falcon of open country, some of whose breeding birds live on the Tibetan Plateau.

  • Group: Bird
  • Habitats: Alpine steppe
  • Regions: Ü Tsang, Amdo

Habitat

Open steppe with cliffs or pylons to nest on.

Diet

Pikas and other small mammals and birds.

Ecological role

A predator of pikas.

Threats

Electrocution on power lines, trapping for the falconry trade and poisoning of pikas.

Conservation

Listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

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