Kurumbel Steppe
Kurumbel Steppe (Russian: Курумбельская степь) is a steppe in Omsk and Novosibirsk oblasts, Western Siberia, Russia. It is located between the Irtysh River and Lake Chany. The name comes from the former village of Kurumbel.
Birds
At least 126 species of birds nest here: demoiselle crane, little bustard, pallid harrier, red-footed falcon, black-winged pratincole, common crane etc.
In spring and autumn, numerous Arctic and sub-Arctic migrant birds stop here for rest and feeding.
Kurumbel steppe is of great international significance, for at least 5 bird species.
Lakes
The Kurumbel Steppe contains numerous small lakes west of Lake Chany, such as Ulzhai and Chebakly.
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "Russian Bird Conservation Union. Союз охраны птиц России". Archived from the original on 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "N-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 11 March 2024.
