🦉✨ Big win for bird lovers and conservationists! The rare white-eared night-heron was recorded for the first time in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province on the southwestern edge of the Chinese mainland. This grayish-brown beauty is a Class A protected species in the Chinese mainland.
Local villager Tian Ruzhong spotted the bird when it collided with power lines near his home and fell into his courtyard. He recalled: 'At around 4 p.m., the bird flew over from a distance, hit the power lines, and dropped down. It looked healthy but was quite agitated.'
Thanks to quick action by the local forestry station, the night-heron was safely taken for a check-up and released back into the wild after ensuring its well-being. 🌳👏
Endemic to this region, the white-eared night-heron thrives in Guizhou's karst landscapes and river valleys. Recent community efforts—like clean-up drives and habitat monitoring—have boosted local wildlife populations, showing how people power can make a real difference.
Next steps? Conservation teams will tag and track this individual to map its flight paths and learn more about migration patterns. This data will guide future protection plans for other rare species. 🙌🌏
From drone surveys to grassroots forest patrols, Guizhou's story offers inspiration for young conservation champs across South and Southeast Asia. How would you use tech and teamwork to protect our planet? Share your ideas! #ConservationGoals
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Rare bird spotted in Guizhou, highlighting conservation success
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