New animal remains from Pliska, the medieval capital (10 c. AD) of Bulgaria, (Shumen Region, NE Bulgaria)

Abstract

A total of 9 taxa (5 birds and 4 mammals) have been identified, among them two endangered avian species - Otis tarda and Falco peregrinus.

Keywords

• Subfossil birds
• Holocene fauna
• Great Bustard
• Peregrine falcon
• Medieval hunting birds
• Falconry