In the Caucasus, it is present in the Russian Federation, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, estimating a population of 110-115 nesting couples. They have been observed at heights of between 600 and 4760 m above sea level. The nests are situated at between 800 and 2220 m, preferably facing the East and Southeast. The eggs are laid in January and the chicks are born in March, flying in June or July. The main conservation problems are the illegal hunting of specimens (11 cases) and death by poisoning (12 cases) (period 1973-1996). The wild ungulates of the species (Capra cylindricornis), (Capra caucásica), (Capra aegargus) and especially the Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) are extremely important for the diet of the populations in this area.