Alyona Kaptyonkina

Researcher / Raptor Conservationist at Biodiversity Research and Conservation Center (BRCC)

Bio

She has been a member of the IUCN Vulture Specialist Group since February 2024. Since 2022, her work has focused on research and conservation of rare raptors, including vultures, across Kazakhstan. Her fieldwork in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan includes hands-on bird-ringing and GPS-tracking experience.

Areas of expertise

Raptor conservationVulture conservationBird ringingGPS tracking

Thematic areas

Research & MonitoringRinging & BandingSpecies Conservation

Related projects

Endangered Raptor Conservation on the Indo-Palearctic Flyway of Kazakhstan