Source: China News Network
The painted ibis is a first-class protected bird in China, with bronze chestnut body feathers, a long and curved mouth, a beautiful shape, and a high degree of recognition. Photo by Zheng Yaode
Gaotai Heihe Wetland is the core area of Zhangye Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve, accounting for 73% of the total area. Photo by Zheng Yaode
In recent years, the ecological environment of Gaotai County has been significantly improved, creating unique habitat conditions for migratory birds to migrate and stay. Photo by Zheng Yaode
The discovery of the rare bird painted ibis is also a witness to the ecological construction, wetland protection and restoration, and biodiversity conservation of Heihe Wetland. Photo by Zheng Yaode Recently, the endangered rare bird Painted Ibis appeared in the Dahuwan Scenic Area of Gaotai County, Zhangye Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in Gansu Province, which is the first time that the traces of colored ibises have been recorded in Zhangye Heihe Wetland. After a week of observation and close-up follow-up shooting, the number of colored ibises in the Heihe Wetland of Gaotai has been preliminarily grasped, and only one has been found so far.