Baiyun's species richness boasts green development

1 week, 2 days ago

Rare avians enthral bird watchers at Sultanpur

Birders in Delhi-NCR made several rare sightings on Sunday, continuing a trend of vagrant species being spotted in the region. Among the rarest visitors spotted were the Baikal teal and the falcated duck, both spotted at Sultanpur on Sunday. The falcated duck was sighted last year in Surajpur, but birders say there have only been a handful of sightings over …

Delhi Rare Ncr Spotted Teal Sultanpur Baikal

2 weeks, 1 day ago

254 species recorded in Delhi winter bird survey

Hindustan Times

A week after around 100 birders set out across Delhi and the National Capital Region on Sunday to take part in the Delhi Winter Bird Count 2024, experts who participated in the exercise on Monday said that they have recorded 254 species in and around the national capital. Though the diversity of the birds remained fairly high — birders spotted …

Delhi Winter Rare Region Bird Species Singh

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Once near extinction, native pheasant now recovering

China Daily

A brown-eared pheasant is recently observed in Jiaoxian county of Lvliang, Shanxi province. The population of wild brown-eared pheasants, a first-level protected bird species in China, is steadily increasing and its range is expanding, experts said at a recent commemorative event in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. "In the 1980s, the brown-eared pheasant was on the brink of extinction," Yue Kuiqing, deputy …

China Shanxi Pheasant

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Once near extinction, native pheasant now recovering

China Daily

A brown-eared pheasant is recently observed in Jiaoxian county of Lvliang, Shanxi province. The population of wild brown-eared pheasants, a first-level protected bird species in China, is steadily increasing and its range is expanding, experts said at a recent commemorative event in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. "In the 1980s, the brown-eared pheasant was on the brink of extinction," Yue Kuiqing, deputy …

China Shanxi Pheasant

2 weeks, 6 days ago

North China wetland welcomes large number of rare cranes

China Daily

SHIJIAZHUANG -- About 470 white-naped cranes, a bird species under first-class national protection in China, have been spotted in a wetland in North China's Hebei province, according to local authorities. The large population exceeds the number previously recorded in Haixing wetland, which is located in the city of Cangzhou, the city's wildlife rescue center said. Meng Derong, an avian expert, …

China Wetland Welcomes

2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Mysterious' mountains start to reveal their natural wonders

China Daily

White-eared night heron ZHAO XUEBING/FOR CHINA DAILY Green peafowl sanctuary Among the fascinating animals in the Ailao Mountains, Wu is most concerned about the endangered green peafowl, also included on the IUCN red list. Deep within the Ailao Mountains, in Shuangbai county of Chuxiong, a prefecture-level nature reserve named Konglong River was established in 2003 to protect the green peafowl. …

Green River Valley Peafowl Mysterious Mountains

1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese pangolin captured in rare images

China Daily

A masked palm civet is recorded by an infrared camera on Wutong Mountain. Provided to China Daily Comprehensive surveys The distribution of Chinese pangolins in Shenzhen remained relatively unclear until December 2019 when the first images of a Chinese pangolin were captured in Dapeng New District, sparking targeted research on the animal in the area. Following a plan to conduct …

Survey Chinese Shenzhen Huang Pangolin Captured Luohu Wutong Mountain

1 month, 1 week ago

Dongying bird-watching competition highlights rich ecosystem

China Daily

A two-day bird-watching competition, one of the primary activities in the second bird-watching event of the Yellow River Delta – which was held in Dongying city, in East China's Shandong province – recently wrapped up in triumph. A total of 171 bird species were recorded, including 11 national first-class protected species such as the baer's pochard, relict gull and dalmatian …

Team Highlights Rich

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eco-civilization turns Zhangjiagang into migratory bird haven

China Daily

As winter approaches, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, has emerged as a sanctuary for numerous migratory birds, including many nationally protected species, highlighting the city's long-term commitment to environmental protection and eco-civilization development. Nearly a hundred species of migratory birds are expected to visit Zhangjiagang throughout autumn and winter. This year, Zhangjiagang announced its first batch of migratory bird …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

18 Species of Ducks Found in Manipur's Keibul Lamjao Floating National Park

Hindustan Times

A total of 18 species of ducks and two species of geese belonging to 8 genera of Anatidae family have been found in Manipur's Keibul Lamjao floating national park. The survey was conducted to identify major northern wintering and waterbird congregation sites in the park. The findings suggest that the park is a important stopover and breeding ground for birds, …

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2 months ago

Mute Swans breeding in first-ever discovery

China Daily

Patrollers have made the first discovery of Mute Swans breeding in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, Shandong province, this summer, with a pair of adult Mute Swans playing and foraging with their six cygnets captured. In July, the bird habitat at the Yellow River Estuary in Dongying, Shandong, was listed as a World Natural Heritage site …

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3 months ago

Mute Swans breeding in first-ever discovery

China Daily

Patrollers have made the first discovery of Mute Swans breeding in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, Shandong province, this summer, with a pair of adult Mute Swans playing and foraging with their six cygnets captured. In July, the bird habitat at the Yellow River Estuary in Dongying, Shandong, was listed as a World Natural Heritage site …

Shandong Swan Mute Swans

3 months ago

Mute Swans breeding in first-ever discovery

China Daily

Patrollers have made the first discovery of Mute Swans breeding in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, Shandong province, this summer, with a pair of adult Mute Swans playing and foraging with their six cygnets captured. In July, the bird habitat at the Yellow River Estuary in Dongying, Shandong, was listed as a World Natural Heritage site …

Shandong Swan Mute Swans

3 months, 2 weeks ago

China establishes key pillars of national park system

China Daily

Crested ibises rest near the Hanjiang River in Yangxian county of Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, in November. BEIJING -- China has established key pillars of its national park system, a significant institutional innovation in the country's ecological conservation construction, Zhang Liming, an official with the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, said on Thursday. China has been actively promoting the construction of …

China National Park National Park System Park System

3 months, 3 weeks ago

State Grid Zhejiang subsidiary ramping up biodiversity efforts

China Daily

"Over the past two years, we have discovered some new species, and now more and more creatures inhabit here," a staff member of the Jingning Conservation Zone in the Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park told Li Zhukai, an employee of the Zhejiang subsidiary of the State Grid. Under a special action called State Grid Green Ark Program, the company recently inspected power …

National Power Company Species State Grid Park

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Researcher calls for release of more artificially bred species

China Daily

Yangtze sturgeon are released into the Yangtze River in Yibin, Sichuan province, in June last year. ZHUANG GEER/FOR CHINA DAILY A researcher has called for the scaling up of the release of artificially bred fish of some endangered species in the Yangtze River and better shoreline restoration to further improve the aquatic ecosystem in Asia's longest watercourse. He also said, …

China Fish Liu Release Species Yangtze

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Guarding greenery on Northeast China's Changbai Mountain

China Daily

CHANGCHUN - As dawn light casts a glow over Changbai Mountain, Jia Xiang and his team begin another demanding day of fieldwork. Every piece of data is vital for understanding the health of the forest," said Jia, an engineer at the Changbai Mountain scientific research institute. Changbai Mountain, located in Northeast China's Jilin province, stands as one of the country's …

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4 months ago

Quzhou reveals rich biodiversity inventory

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-21 Quzhou in East China's Zhejiang province announced its biodiversity inventory survey at a news conference on Aug 15. The survey identified 10,643 species within the city, accounting for 82.28 percent of Zhejiang's total species. The city is the core of the "Huangshan Mountain-Huaiyu Mountain National Biodiversity Conservation Priority Area", boasting significant biodiversity and abundant biological resources. The …

Biodiversity Species Zhejiang Quzhou Reveals

4 months, 1 week ago

Dongqian Lake emerges as breeding ground for rare birds

China Daily

A water pheasant takes care of a newly-hatched chick and eggs. Despite the scorching summer temperatures, bird enthusiasts from Ningbo, Zhejiang province, have been flocking to Dongqian Lake to catch a glimpse of a rare bird and its adorable chicks. In early July, a water pheasant laid four eggs among the aquatic plants floating on the surface of Dongqian Lake. …

Water Bird Dongqian Lake

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Two Chinese sites added to World Heritage List

China Daily

During the ongoing 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, the Migratory Bird Sanctuary along the Yellow Sea Coast and Bohai Gulf of China is among the latest natural sites added to the World Heritage List. PANJIE/FOR CHINA DAILY The other nomination, the migratory bird sanctuaries, is a serial extension of the property of the same name …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Two Chinese sites added to World Heritage List

China Daily

During the ongoing 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, the Migratory Bird Sanctuary along the Yellow Sea Coast and Bohai Gulf of China is among the latest natural sites added to the World Heritage List. PANJIE/FOR CHINA DAILY The other nomination, the migratory bird sanctuaries, is a serial extension of the property of the same name …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Yellow River Delta thrives as bird diversity soars

China Daily

Migratory birds rest at the Yellow River Delta national nature reserve in Dongying, Shandong province, in December. Decades of conservation efforts are paying off at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, with bird populations experiencing a remarkable surge in diversity. Zhao Yajie, deputy director at the Yellow River Delta Environmental Monitoring Center, emphasizes the monitoring of three critically protected …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Lishui adds new bird record to Zhejiang

China Daily

A male Zappey's Flycatcher is spotted in the Baishanzu National Park. A team of bird researchers discovered a pair of Cyanoptila cumatilis in the Baishanzu National Park in Lishui, Zhejiang province on June 9. The male bird demonstrated obvious territorial singing behavior, indicating that the species may be breeding in the area, said Yan Zhiwen, a member of the bird …

Yan Zhejiang Breeding Baishanzu National Park Lishui New Bird Li Xuan

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Enforcement curbs illegal bird trade

China Daily

A pair of Chinese mergansers swim in the river. The initiative was launched by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, formerly the National Forestry Administration, in October 2016 to combat the illegal bird trade and safeguard migratory birds and other wildlife species. "By analyzing changes in pet bird markets nationwide before and after this special action, our research aimed to …

Conservation China Research Markets Trade Protection National

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Guilin shines in ecological conservation on World Environment Day

China Daily

The 2024 Guilin main event for World Environment Day, themed "Advancing the construction of beautiful China comprehensively," took place on June 5. At the event, environmental volunteers read out a declaration, innovative ecological projects were showcased, and four interactive exhibition areas on environmental protection themes were set up, showcasing Guilin's ecological conservation achievements. In 2023, Guilin ranked first in the …

China Guilin

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Guilin shines in ecological conservation on World Environment Day

China Daily

The 2024 Guilin main event for World Environment Day, themed "Advancing the construction of beautiful China comprehensively," took place on June 5. At the event, environmental volunteers read out a declaration, innovative ecological projects were showcased, and four interactive exhibition areas on environmental protection themes were set up, showcasing Guilin's ecological conservation achievements. In 2023, Guilin ranked first in the …

China Guilin

6 months, 3 weeks ago

New chapter in panda conservation: US zoo to welcome pair from China

China Daily

The China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the United States have signed a new agreement for giant panda conservation research, according to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, both born in 2021, will travel from the center to the US later this year. They …

China Giant Panda

7 months ago

Rare wildlife and ancient plants thrive in Quzhou

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-05-22 As one of the most biodiverse regions for wildlife in Zhejiang province, Quzhou has recorded 436 species of terrestrial vertebrates over the past five years, including 72 species of nationally protected wild animals. The city has also observed 2,460 species of terrestrial vascular plants, with 43 species of nationally protected wild plants. Black muntjac The black muntjac, …

Black Species Wild Quzhou

7 months, 4 weeks ago

The flight to recovery

China Daily

Birds fly freely at the Chongming Dongtan National Nature Reserve in Shanghai late last month. The Chongming Dongtan National Nature Reserve in Shanghai, which is located in the middle of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, is a major stopover point for migratory waterbirds making the long journey. These wetlands on the eastern coast of Chongming Island are also home to the …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dongying enters best bird-watching season

China Daily

The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying has transformed into a crucial destination for migratory birds during winter due to the ongoing efforts of the local government to restore the environment in recent years. Recognized as a prominent "international airport for birds", the reserve currently harbors 373 species of birds and has become a popular attraction for both …

Birds Migratory Birds Delta National

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biodiversity celebrated in Dongying through bird-watching

China Daily

On Nov 12, 2023, a bird-watching event kicked off in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. Migratory birds at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying. A bird-eye view of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying. In Dongying, the Yellow River Delta National Nature …

China National River Yellow Dongying Migratory Birds Reserve

9 months ago

Villager gives flight to bird conservation

China Daily

When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species — egrets. Zhou, 60, is a native of Xixiangyang village, Anxin county, in the Xiong'an New Area of North China's Hebei province. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their …

China Birds Water Bird Species Area Zhou

9 months ago

Villager gives flight to bird conservation

China Daily

When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species — egrets. Zhou, 60, is a native of Xixiangyang village, Anxin county, in the Xiong'an New Area of North China's Hebei province. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their …

China Birds Water Bird Species Area Zhou

9 months, 4 weeks ago

New flight trajectory for bird origins

China Daily

A golden pheasant at the Ganshan National Forest Park in Sanmenxia, Henan province. LI PEIXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese and US scientists have teamed up to achieve breakthrough findings that dispel myths and explain how today's avian species came to be, Yang Feiyue reports. Significant recent breakthroughs are helping answer these questions, thanks to genomic research on terrestrial vertebrates led by …

Birds Bird Modern Birds

9 months, 4 weeks ago

New flight trajectory for bird origins

China Daily

A golden pheasant at the Ganshan National Forest Park in Sanmenxia, Henan province. LI PEIXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese and US scientists have teamed up to achieve breakthrough findings that dispel myths and explain how today's avian species came to be, Yang Feiyue reports. Significant recent breakthroughs are helping answer these questions, thanks to genomic research on terrestrial vertebrates led by …

Birds Bird Modern Birds

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian Waterbird Census records 11,470 birds of 83 species in Kollam

The Hindu

The annual Asian Waterbird Census held in Kollam district recorded 11,470 birds belonging to 83 species including 42 migratory ones, compared to 7,592 and 69 species last year. The team counted 332 birds belonging to 18 species including 150 Lesser Crested Terns and 25 Greater Crested Terns and Common Green Shanks in place of 1,231 birds from 24 species last …

Birds Species Kollam

1 year ago

Students' southern exposure deepens knowledge of nature

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. A Kuankuoshui National Nature Reserve forest ranger shows teachers and students from Beijing Forestry University mist nets that are used to capture and tag wild birds in Guizhou …

Guizhou Reserve Bird Species Kuankuoshui Nature

1 year ago

Students' southern exposure deepens knowledge of nature

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. A Kuankuoshui National Nature Reserve forest ranger shows teachers and students from Beijing Forestry University mist nets that are used to capture and tag wild birds in Guizhou …

Bird Species Reserve Guizhou Province Kuankuoshui

1 year, 1 month ago

Ensuring birds have a safe passage and that poachers take flight

China Daily

Migratory birds, such as Eurasian spoonbills and great cormorants, gather at the wetlands of the eastern Dongting Lake in Yueyang for this year's wintering. By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. To curb poaching, in October 2012, the …

Protection Birds Bird Tang Migratory Migratory Birds Hunan

1 year, 1 month ago

Ensuring birds have a safe passage and that poachers take flight

China Daily

Migratory birds, such as Eurasian spoonbills and great cormorants, gather at the wetlands of the eastern Dongting Lake in Yueyang for this year's wintering. By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. To curb poaching, in October 2012, the …

Protection Tang Migratory Birds Hunan Lanshan

1 year, 1 month ago

Dongying enters best bird-watching season

China Daily

The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying has transformed into a crucial destination for migratory birds during winter due to the ongoing efforts of the local government to restore the environment in recent years. Recognized as a prominent "international airport for birds", the reserve currently harbors 373 species of birds and has become a popular attraction for both …

Birds Migratory Birds River Delta National Nature

1 year, 1 month ago

Biodiversity celebrated in Dongying through bird-watching

China Daily

A bird-watching event kicked off on Nov 12 in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. Migratory birds at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying. A bird-eye view of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying. In Dongying, the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve …

China National River Yellow Dongying Migratory Birds Reserve

1 year, 1 month ago

9th Panda and Nature Film week features films from around the world

China Daily

Animal lovers visiting the Ya'an location of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province this week are in for a pleasant surprise. They will get to see lots of cuddly pandas and watch animal-themed films, as part of the ongoing 9th Ya'an Panda and Nature Film week. The inherent green status of Ya'an is …

Film Panda

1 year, 2 months ago

86 bird species found in Tamil Nadu in ‘rapid decline’, says nationwide report

The Hindu

An analysis of the State of India’s Birds 2023 report shows nearly 110 species of birds recorded in Tamil Nadu are currently facing a state of decline nationwide. As many as 86 species found in Tamil Nadu, including birds such garganey, northern shoveler, common sandpiper, and common teal, are under “rapid decline”. ‘Inadequate data’ The SOF report says going by …

Tamil Nadu Tamil Report Nadu Bird Species Sof Soib

1 year, 4 months ago

Extended efforts aid survival of rare ibises

China Daily

Huang Zhixue and his colleagues look for crested ibises in the forests of Xinyang, Henan province. CHINA DAILY Huang Zhixue, a native of Shaanxi province, made the "foreign land" of Henan province his home after he undertook a mission to protect the crested ibis and help ensure the survival of the species in Central China. From 1998 to 2018, China …

Japan Birds Wild Aid Shaanxi Henan Protect

1 year, 4 months ago

Extended efforts aid survival of rare ibises

China Daily

Huang Zhixue and his colleagues look for crested ibises in the forests of Xinyang, Henan province. CHINA DAILY Huang Zhixue, a native of Shaanxi province, made the "foreign land" of Henan province his home after he undertook a mission to protect the crested ibis and help ensure the survival of the species in Central China. From 1998 to 2018, China …

Japan Birds Wild Aid Shaanxi Henan Protect

1 year, 4 months ago

Under our wing

China Daily

Blossom-headed parakeets are frequent visitors to corn farms in rural Ruili, Yunnan province. In a groundbreaking study that transcends borders and ignites a renewed fascination with the natural world, postdoctoral researcher Huang Cheng from School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, together with his colleagues, has unveiled profound insights into the captivating relationship between birds and …

Birds Crop Huang

1 year, 4 months ago

Under our wing

China Daily

Blossom-headed parakeets are frequent visitors to corn farms in rural Ruili, Yunnan province. In a groundbreaking study that transcends borders and ignites a renewed fascination with the natural world, postdoctoral researcher Huang Cheng from School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, together with his colleagues, has unveiled profound insights into the captivating relationship between birds and …

Birds Crop Huang

1 year, 4 months ago

Early bird catches the pochard

China Daily

Bird watcher Deng Xuefeng, 26, who discovered a habitat of the rare Baer's Pochard duck in Wuhan. Enthusiastic bird watcher Deng Xuefeng, 26, accidentally stumbled upon a habitat of Baer's Pochard in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province. The spot, at the north end of Baoxie Lake in the East Lake High-tech Development Zone, is a place often referred to as …

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