In Chinese, the silver pheasant's name means "snow-white with noble elegance," and it has been a precious pet bird since ancient times, living and thriving in the Wuyi Mountains for ages.

Watch more:

CGTN Nature: Wuyi Mountains Series | Episode 1: Leaves in the Mountains

CGTN Nature: Wuyi Mountains Series | Episode 2: China Bretschneidera

CGTN Nature: Wuyi Mountains Series | Episode 3: Wisdom of the Orchid

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Being an outstanding area for biodiversity conservation, the Wuyi Mountains bear many names like the "refuge for relic species," "paradise of birds" and "homeland for tea." The 10-episode Wuyi Mountains Series shows that it is worthy of its names.

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