Coniferous forests on the northern side of the Tien Shan form the southern limits of several boreal species, including the black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) and northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula), while desert birds, including the great bustard (Otis tarda, VU) and houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulate, VU) occur in the low-altitude zones. From Wordnik.com. [Biological diversity in the mountains of Central Asia] Reference
Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula), Minnesota, United States. From Wordnik.com. [Western Great Lakes forests] Reference
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