Yinchuan, located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China, is a city blessed by the Yellow River which runs through the area. There are many beautiful lakes in Yinchuan, which are not only attractions for people, but also for various birds. One of the most notable migrant birds stopping by the city is the black-headed gull, a small gull that feeds on insects, fish, seeds and worms. In recent years, a growing number of black-headed gulls have been seen resting in Yinchuan's lakes.
A black-headed gull in Beita Lake, Yinchuan. /Ding Qian
Adult winter plumage of the black-headed gull. The summer adult has a brown head. /Ding Qian
The black-headed gull is one of the most abundant gulls in Europe and Asia. /Ding Qian
About 'City of Wild'
Nature is not limited to faraway mountains and oceans, it also exists in urban cities and our daily lives. In the series, "City of Wild," CGTN not only unfolds a world of wildlife you were probably not aware of, but also highlights the theme of this year's CBD COP 15: Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth.
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City of wild: The cute sparrows in Beijing
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City of Wild: The azure-winged magpies in Beijing
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City of Wild: The brown-breasted bulbul in Dali City, SW China
City of Wild: An early autumn adorned with sparkling red fruits