The range of species of ornitofauna in the Altai Biosphere Reserve has been increased with a new specie, previously not present at the territory, - marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis Bechst) of the Charadriiformes order.

The new specie has been registered by Oleg Mitrofanov, an ornithologist of the reserve. The birds make rare visits to the territory.

Currently the ornitofauna of the reserve consists of 334 species.