birds that are commonly seen in turkmenistan include the crested lark, the chukar partridge, the common pheasant, the rock dove, the european turtle dove and the oriental turtle dove. birds of prey include the eurasian sparrowhawk, the shikra, the long-legged buzzard, the black kite and the common kestrel. passerine birds frequently encountered include titmice, flycatchers, nightingales, finches, buntings, warblers and shrikes.