City of Wild: Pretty olive-green collared finchbills in Beijing

The collared finchbill is a kind of songbird in the bulbul family. Its body is covered by beautiful olive-green feathers. The bird has a black head and black-tipped tail. It has a white collar which makes it unique among bulbuls. The bird is common in China. They usually forage in foothill forest and gardens for fruits, seeds and insects. Here are some photos of collared finchbills enjoying their meal at Beijing Botanical Garden.

(All photos are taken by 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 are 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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