Wildlifeof Mongolia
Wildlife in Orkhon Valley
Ovorkhangai and Arkhangai
The Orkhon Valley is a cultural landscape of broad river terraces, pasture, volcanic features and surrounding uplands. Wildlife viewing fits naturally alongside visits to historical sites, with grassland birds and raptors using the open valley and waterbirds following the river and wetlands. Livestock are widespread, so the most productive patches are often quieter river bends, marshy margins and rocky slopes. Seasonal flooding and grazing patterns can shift where birds concentrate from one visit to the next.
Highlights
- Tarbagan Marmot
- Corsac Fox
- Golden Eagle
Top wildlife targets
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Orkhon Valley?
- Top wildlife targets in Orkhon Valley include Tarbagan Marmot, Corsac Fox, Golden Eagle, Ruddy Shelduck and Demoiselle Crane. Highlights: Tarbagan Marmot.
- Where is Orkhon Valley?
- Orkhon Valley is in Ovorkhangai and Arkhangai, Mongolia (about 46.8°, 102.1°).
- What are the highlights of Orkhon Valley?
- Tarbagan Marmot, Corsac Fox and Golden Eagle.