On 11 June 2001, at the hinterland of Taklaimakan Desert ( 39°10`N ,83°40`E, 1100 m a.s.l.) in Xinjiang, west China, we observed one Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) in a small pond with reed (Phragmites...On 11 June 2001, at the hinterland of Taklaimakan Desert ( 39°10`N ,83°40`E, 1100 m a.s.l.) in Xinjiang, west China, we observed one Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) in a small pond with reed (Phragmites communis) near the Tarim Desert Highway . It may be migrating from south to north. We took some photos to record it. It is an unmistakable species: its head and neck are reddish brown, back is slaty blue, and white wings are distinctive in flight. It is a new species record in Xinjiang, an extremely arid region in Central Asia. According to Cheng(1987), the west and southwest distribution boundaries of this species in China are Qinghai Lake and south Xizang respectively. Chinese Pond Herons inhabit the wetlands generally. Most of the wetlands in the Taklamakan Desert exist in a small area (about 200 m 2 in general), and the interval distance between the wetlands is mostly about 250 km (e.g. the distance between the Tarim, Niya and Hotan rivers). Therefore the apperance of the Chinese Pond Heron at the hinterland of Taklamakan Desert, the largest mobile desert in China, is really a surprise event.展开更多
2020年10月10日6:40时,在云南省大理州无量山国家级自然保护区南涧管护局凤凰山鸟类环志站环志点(100°19′47″E,24°53′58″N,海拔2360 m)网捕到1只鸠鸽。该鸠鸽体型、形态与针尾绿鸠(Treron apicauda)雄鸟相似,但颈背部羽...2020年10月10日6:40时,在云南省大理州无量山国家级自然保护区南涧管护局凤凰山鸟类环志站环志点(100°19′47″E,24°53′58″N,海拔2360 m)网捕到1只鸠鸽。该鸠鸽体型、形态与针尾绿鸠(Treron apicauda)雄鸟相似,但颈背部羽毛为灰绿色,翼上腕部具紫红色小斑块,腹部白色,尾下覆羽鲜黄色夹杂橄榄绿色。经查阅Pigeons and Doves(Gibbs et al.2001)、Field Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia(Robson 2014),判定该鸟应为白腹针尾绿鸠(T.seimundi)。当日下午,环志工作结束后在野外放飞该鸟。展开更多
In April 1994 and from June to November 1998, we found the European Green-finch Carduelis chloris many times in Ili Region, Xinjiang. It is a new record of the bird for China. The paper deals with the character, g...In April 1994 and from June to November 1998, we found the European Green-finch Carduelis chloris many times in Ili Region, Xinjiang. It is a new record of the bird for China. The paper deals with the character, geographical distribution, habitat, ecology habit etc.展开更多
The Red-breasted Flycatcher （Ficedula parva） and Taiga Flycatcher （F albicila） have long been considered having a conspecific status under the species Red-throated Flycatcher （Fparva）. Based on the studies on th...The Red-breasted Flycatcher （Ficedula parva） and Taiga Flycatcher （F albicila） have long been considered having a conspecific status under the species Red-throated Flycatcher （Fparva）. Based on the studies on the morphology, vocalizations and molecular biology, the two subspecies have recently been split into separate species that are allopatrically distributed in the Palearctic region. Before our report, there was no formal record of taxon parva in China. Between April and May of 2007, two birds of parva were recorded respectively at Potoi Island, Hong Kong SAR and Xiangyundao Tree Farm, Laoting, Hebei Province, the first known recording of this species in China. We also briefly discussed the general characteristics and field identification of Red-breasted Flycatchers in this article.展开更多
A survey of Ardeid nesting colonies in central Guizhou,southwestern China in May 2006,which covered about one-third of the area of this province,recorded a total of 1587 nests of five species,i.e.,Little Egret (Egrett...A survey of Ardeid nesting colonies in central Guizhou,southwestern China in May 2006,which covered about one-third of the area of this province,recorded a total of 1587 nests of five species,i.e.,Little Egret (Egretta garzetta),Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis),Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus),Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) and Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) at 11 nesting colonies.The largest colonies were recorded at Fengyunyan and Yanfu resorts,the smallest one at Luobolin.The Little Egret was the dominant nesting species (49.7% of the total number of nests) and the Grey Heron was the least abundant (0.1%).All nesting colonies were located in the northern and central parts of Guizhou;no colonies were found in the Leigongshan area,the southern part of this province.The distribution of nesting colonies in central Guizhou appears to be affected by the relative composition of winter (wheat and vegetable) and summer (rice) crops during the breeding season (between late March and June).No colonies were found around farmlands with winter crops and most colonies were situated around rice paddies.The farmland use pattern is affected by rainfall.The summer crop is delayed if the rainy season starts late and the rainfall is light.Priority for conservation of the Ardeids in central Guizhou should be given to the larger colonies i.e.,Yanfu and Fengyunyan resorts.展开更多
文摘On 11 June 2001, at the hinterland of Taklaimakan Desert ( 39°10`N ,83°40`E, 1100 m a.s.l.) in Xinjiang, west China, we observed one Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) in a small pond with reed (Phragmites communis) near the Tarim Desert Highway . It may be migrating from south to north. We took some photos to record it. It is an unmistakable species: its head and neck are reddish brown, back is slaty blue, and white wings are distinctive in flight. It is a new species record in Xinjiang, an extremely arid region in Central Asia. According to Cheng(1987), the west and southwest distribution boundaries of this species in China are Qinghai Lake and south Xizang respectively. Chinese Pond Herons inhabit the wetlands generally. Most of the wetlands in the Taklamakan Desert exist in a small area (about 200 m 2 in general), and the interval distance between the wetlands is mostly about 250 km (e.g. the distance between the Tarim, Niya and Hotan rivers). Therefore the apperance of the Chinese Pond Heron at the hinterland of Taklamakan Desert, the largest mobile desert in China, is really a surprise event.
文摘2020年10月10日6:40时,在云南省大理州无量山国家级自然保护区南涧管护局凤凰山鸟类环志站环志点(100°19′47″E,24°53′58″N,海拔2360 m)网捕到1只鸠鸽。该鸠鸽体型、形态与针尾绿鸠(Treron apicauda)雄鸟相似,但颈背部羽毛为灰绿色,翼上腕部具紫红色小斑块,腹部白色,尾下覆羽鲜黄色夹杂橄榄绿色。经查阅Pigeons and Doves(Gibbs et al.2001)、Field Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia(Robson 2014),判定该鸟应为白腹针尾绿鸠(T.seimundi)。当日下午,环志工作结束后在野外放飞该鸟。
文摘In April 1994 and from June to November 1998, we found the European Green-finch Carduelis chloris many times in Ili Region, Xinjiang. It is a new record of the bird for China. The paper deals with the character, geographical distribution, habitat, ecology habit etc.
文摘The Red-breasted Flycatcher （Ficedula parva） and Taiga Flycatcher （F albicila） have long been considered having a conspecific status under the species Red-throated Flycatcher （Fparva）. Based on the studies on the morphology, vocalizations and molecular biology, the two subspecies have recently been split into separate species that are allopatrically distributed in the Palearctic region. Before our report, there was no formal record of taxon parva in China. Between April and May of 2007, two birds of parva were recorded respectively at Potoi Island, Hong Kong SAR and Xiangyundao Tree Farm, Laoting, Hebei Province, the first known recording of this species in China. We also briefly discussed the general characteristics and field identification of Red-breasted Flycatchers in this article.
文摘A survey of Ardeid nesting colonies in central Guizhou,southwestern China in May 2006,which covered about one-third of the area of this province,recorded a total of 1587 nests of five species,i.e.,Little Egret (Egretta garzetta),Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis),Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus),Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) and Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) at 11 nesting colonies.The largest colonies were recorded at Fengyunyan and Yanfu resorts,the smallest one at Luobolin.The Little Egret was the dominant nesting species (49.7% of the total number of nests) and the Grey Heron was the least abundant (0.1%).All nesting colonies were located in the northern and central parts of Guizhou;no colonies were found in the Leigongshan area,the southern part of this province.The distribution of nesting colonies in central Guizhou appears to be affected by the relative composition of winter (wheat and vegetable) and summer (rice) crops during the breeding season (between late March and June).No colonies were found around farmlands with winter crops and most colonies were situated around rice paddies.The farmland use pattern is affected by rainfall.The summer crop is delayed if the rainy season starts late and the rainfall is light.Priority for conservation of the Ardeids in central Guizhou should be given to the larger colonies i.e.,Yanfu and Fengyunyan resorts.
