Structure of bird communities of human settlements and cattle-breeding complexes in central and southern Mongolia

The study was carried out in 2013-2015. 20 bird communities were examined in 12 human settlements and 8 cattle-breeding complexes. 50 bird species from 6 orders, 15 families and 34 genera were recorded in bird complexes of human settlements and cattle-breeding complexes of Central and Southern Mongolia. The greatest number of species was represented by perching birds. 13 breeding species were common to all bird communities. 15 species (30%) were sedentary birds, 35 species (70%) were migrant birds. Rare species found are: Henderson’s Ground jay and Lesser kestrel.