Which bird do Kazakh hunters, called berkutchi, train to hunt foxes and hares on the steppe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The golden eagle, called berkut
- Step 1: The tradition is found in western Mongolia and in the Altai and Tian Shan. Step 2. Hunters raise the bird by hand and ride out with it on horseback in winter. Answer: The golden eagle, called berkut. Why not the others: The falcon, harrier and owl are not used for this kind of hunting.
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