A red-winged laughingthrush frolics in water in the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province on April 29, 2024. /CFP
A red-winged laughingthrush frolics in water in the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province on April 29, 2024. /CFP
A red-winged laughingthrush frolics in water in the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province on April 29, 2024. /CFP
A red-winged laughingthrush is seen in the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province on April 29, 2024./CFP
A red-winged laughingthrush frolics in water in the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province on April 29, 2024. /CFP
It's bath time! Nestled within the captivating landscape of the Laojun Mountain National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, a red-winged laughingthrush – a nationally-protected species in China – frolics in a puddle. With an evergreen broad-leaved forest ecosystem, this nature reserve stands as a sanctuary of natural wonder, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of southwest China.