Avdotka / Zhilkychi Chuldik \ Eurasian Stone Curlew

Avdotka

Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU: R, A1. At the same time, according to information from Kyrgyz ornithologists, the species is considered vulnerable, its population is decreasing, and it is necessary to review the existing IUCN status. The only representative of the family. Sexual dimorphism is not developed. In Kyrgyzstan, the subspecies Burhinus oedicnemus harterti1 Vaurie, 1963 is found [7].

Distribution overall and in the country. Inhabits steppe territories in Eurasia. In Kyrgyzstan, it is found in the Issyk-Kul basin, in the steppes of the Chui and Talas valleys, and in the Fergana regions [2]. Mainly noted during autumn migration.
Habitat. Steppes, semi-deserts, and possibly fields. There is information about sightings during the nesting period in the northern Chui Valley [75].

Population. A bird that is difficult to notice in nature. There is no information on population numbers.
Lifestyle (life cycles). A migratory bird. Arrives in April, departs in September. Leads a secretive lifestyle, hiding when in danger, blending in with the surrounding background. Therefore, it is difficult to spot the bird even from a close distance. Clutches contain up to 4 eggs. Both parents raise the chicks. There is information about sightings during the nesting period in the northern Chui Valley. It primarily feeds on invertebrates and plant seeds.

Limiting factors. Plowing of steppes and semi-deserts.

Breeding (keeping in captivity). No information available

Existing conservation measures. Not protected

Recommended conservation measures. Not developed. It is necessary to determine the habitats and the nature of the avdotka's presence in the republic.

Zhilkychy chuldik

Eurasian Stone Curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus (Linnaeus, 1758), ssp. harterti Vaurie, 1963
Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU: R, A1. Kyrgyz ornithologists are in a position to reconsider the current status appealing to IUCN because its numbers have a stable tendency to decrease. Migrating bird, observed in the steppes of Chu and Talas Valleys, Issyk-Kul oblast, and in Fergana Valley. Prefers semi-desert and steppe landscapes, probably, cultivated zones as well. No systematic data on numbers are available. Very shy bird, difficult to sight even from close distance. Both sexes share domestic duties. There is information about Stone Curlew occurrence during nesting time in Chu Valley. Feeds on invertebrates and plant seeds. The limiting factor is the ploughing up of natural habitats suitable for nesting and roosting. There is no data on captivity holding in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, it is not protected. It is recommended to figure out habitats and learn more about the species.