Saturday, June 4, 2011

The Berkutchi Of Kyrgyzstan

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Every year in late August, Kyrgyzstan natives hold a hunting festival to revere the golden eagle. Eagle trainers known as “Berkutchi” are highly respected. Golden eagles play a vital role in aiding hunters and shepherds, as eagles control the foxes that hunt flocks.

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