title: Kurumbel Steppe
text: # Kurumbel Steppe
  
  Kurumbel Steppe (Russian: Курумбельская степь) is a steppe in Omsk and Novosibirsk oblasts, Western Siberia, Russia. It is located between the Irtysh River and Lake Chany. The name comes from the former village of Kurumbel.
  
  ## Birds
  
  At least 126 species of birds nest here: demoiselle crane, little bustard, pallid harrier, red-footed falcon, black-winged pratincole, common crane etc.
  
  In spring and autumn, numerous Arctic and sub-Arctic migrant birds stop here for rest and feeding.
  
  Kurumbel steppe is of great international significance, for at least 5 bird species.
  
  ## Lakes
  
  Chany, Ulzhai, Chebakly, etc.
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * Lake Ulzhai
  