A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG
A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG
A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG
A glossy ibis is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG
A flock of glossy ibises, a first-class nationally protected species in China, was recently spotted at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province. The birds, with feathers that shimmer in vibrant hues in the sunlight, are even less common than giant pandas. Their appearance is seen as a positive sign of the area's improving ecology, thanks to ongoing efforts to restore and protect the wetlands.