rare birds records
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European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)© Qanatbek Kenzhegulov
2023-03-14
Aktau, Mangystau region
The first record of the European Stonechat in Kazakhstan and, possibly, in Central Asia in general. Another male was photographed in the Karagie depression on March 26, 2023 (Yasko A., birds.kz).
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Finsch's Wheatear (Oenanthe finschii)© Nurlyhan Ismailov
2022-12-18
Quarry beyond Kyzyl-Tobe, Mangistau region.
Rare wintering species.
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Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti)© Mark Pestov
2018-05-01
Mangistau province, Karakiyanskiy District, Kaplankyr Chink
First record on the territory of Kazakhstan.
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Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)© Qanatbek Kenzhegulov
2022-12-10
The first winter record of Whiskered Tern in Kazakhstan.
