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12:46, 29-Dec-2017
Kittiwake spotted in Xi’an for the first time
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A kittiwake was spotted earlier this week near the Ba River in Xi’an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is the first time the seabird species has been discovered in this inland region. /VCG Photo
A kittiwake was spotted earlier this week near the Ba River in Xi’an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is the first time the seabird species has been discovered in this inland region. /VCG Photo
Kittiwakes have a body length of 38 to 47 centimeters, and mainly live in the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Arctic oceans feeding on small fish. /VCG Photo
Kittiwakes have a body length of 38 to 47 centimeters, and mainly live in the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Arctic oceans feeding on small fish. /VCG Photo
According to Ning, a local bird lover, it could be a deviation from the migration direction that led this kittiwake to Xi'an. He said the bird will likely take a short rest, save energy and then depart. /VCG Photo
According to Ning, a local bird lover, it could be a deviation from the migration direction that led this kittiwake to Xi'an. He said the bird will likely take a short rest, save energy and then depart. /VCG Photo