Endangered white-eared night heron sighted again in Ailao Mountains nature reserve, China.

An endangered white-eared night heron has been sighted for the fourth year in a row in the Ailao Mountains nature reserve in Yunnan Province, China. This species, native to China and Vietnam, is listed as endangered by the IUCN and is protected by the Chinese government. Researchers equipped an adult heron with a satellite tracker for monitoring. The region boasts rich biodiversity, with numerous mammal and bird species, while much of it remains untouched by tourism.

October 15, 2024
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