News & stories
Books and field guides, events and films from Mongolica.
Events
Mongolica and Mongolian Ornithological Society organized a swan watching tour on 12nd of October, 2013 at "Sangiin Dalai" lake in Ulziit sum, Uvurkhangai province. The main purposes of this tour was to count the birds assembled at "Sangiin Dalai" lake, as well as determine the…
Books & guides
The Photo Guide to Birds of Mongolia is a good up to date guidebook for all who love the birds which evolved from reptiles some 190-136 million years ago. Nowadays the bird species are threatened by the danger of extinction. When the bird species are extinct, they do not become…
Books & guides
Hustai NP is known both within Mongolia and worldwide for its successful reintroduction of Takhi or Przewalski’s wild horse, the last wild horse in the world. Almost 60% of Hustai NP belongs to the mountain steppe zone. The south-facing slope has abundant rocks and cliffs and is…
Books & guides
Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) is one of the largest falcons. It is known that the Mongols had been using two species of falcons (Saker Falcon and Gyrfalcon) for hunting for centuries and those were respected as the symbol of power and bravery. “This is the second monography about…
Books & guides
The book was produced by a joint work of National University of Mongolia, Adaptation Fund, Mongolica Publishing and Mongolian Ornithological Society. The book contains the field descriptions, status, threats and conservation actions of target species of plants, fish, amphibians,…
Books & guides
The book features: - 160 bird species’ names in nine different languages, photographs and distribution maps are included - Mongolian bids in different natural zones - This is the first photographic guide to the birds of Mongolia in English - The global and regional status of…
Books & guides
Mongolia covers a range of habitats: not only steppe grassland but also mountains, forests, deserts, and lakes. Due to this and its geography, it contains a very diverse assemblage of animals and plants, with species from both Asia and Europe represented. Very little is known…
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The 50th anniversary of the Mongolian-German Biological Expeditions was celebrated in Halle, Germany and the scientific research conference ‘Biodiversity Research in Mongolia’ was held on March 25-29, 2012. Many interesting research talks were given by the renowned researchers…
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“ I am very grateful for the privilege to be part of Hustai National Park family, and in particular I am very proud of our biologists that produced this beautiful book. The second edition already: an invitation to visit Hustai and enjoy its wonders. ” reviews Piet Wit, Chairman…
Books & guides
The journal Ornis Mongolica is dedicated to ornithological research works and conservation activities in Mongolia and other countries. The journal is focused on peer-reviewed papers and solid conservation initiatives for all aspects of birds within the country. Regarding the…
Books & guides
The journal Ornis Mongolica is dedicated to ornithological research works and conservation activities in Mongolia and other countries. The journal is focused on peer-reviewed papers and solid conservation initiatives for all aspects of birds within the country. Regarding the…
Books & guides
After the completion the first volume of Asian raptors in 2012, ARRCN board members discussed and made the decision to publish the second volume of the book, A Field Guide to the Raptors of Asia: Sedentary Raptors of Oriental and East Asia for the dedication to the 20 years…