A large, pale buzzard that is one of the most common birds of prey on the plateau.
- Group: Bird
- Habitats: Alpine steppe, alpine meadow
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Open steppe and meadows.
Diet
Mainly pikas and voles.
Ecological role
A key predator of pikas.
Threats
Poisoning of pikas and electrocution on power lines.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.