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Dozens of black-and-white birds on and above water.
Critically Endangered sociable lapwings.
© Oleg Kashkarov

Monitor Sociable Lapwing in Uzbekistan's Talimarzhan Reservoir Key Biodiversity Area

Grantee Name: NGO "Society for the protection of birds of Uzbekistan"

Hotspot
Mountains of Central Asia
Location
Uzbekistan
Amount
$19,981
Dates
Aug 2020 – Sep 2022
Keywords
Capacity building, Conservation planning, Monitoring and evaluation, Research, Species Conservation

Eliminate the gaps in the data concerning the places, terms and conditions of the Critically Endangered sociable lapwing's (Vanellus gregarius) sojourn on Talimarjan. The project aims to conduct regular autumn monitoring of the sociable lapwing to identify the impact of grazing in areas of concentration of the species. Recommendations for improving livestock grazing will be developed based on the monitoring results, and meetings will be held with the participation of local residents.

Strategic Direction :

1 Address threats to priority species

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