Guess who's back in town? 🐦🌟 The elusive white-eared night heron, one of the rarest birds on the planet, has been spotted again in the majestic Ailao Mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province! That's four years in a row! 🎉
This shy bird, indigenous to China and Vietnam, is so rare that seeing it is like finding a mythical creature! 🌌 Listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List and under first-class state protection in China, every sighting is a big deal for bird lovers and conservationists alike. 🌍❤️
Li Xingzhi, an official with the Ailao Mountains National Nature Reserve, shared the exciting news. A team of experts recently captured an adult white-eared night heron weighing 594 grams and measuring over 63 centimeters. 📏✨
But wait, it gets better! That night, they heard more bird calls echoing through the mountains. \"It indicates the presence of more than one such bird,\" said Zhao Xuebing, a PhD student from Yunnan University who was part of the team. Sounds like the heron squad is making a comeback! 🎶🦜
After a quick check-up and fitting it with a satellite tracker, the team released the heron back into the wild. Now, we can follow its journey and learn more about these mysterious birds. 🚀🌲
This is not just a win for the herons but a reminder of the incredible biodiversity in Asia's landscapes. Let's keep supporting conservation efforts so these beautiful creatures can continue to thrive! 🌿💚
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Endangered heron found in SW China's mountains for 4-years running
cgtn.com
