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10:09, 18-May-2019
Warm moment: Near threatened Reed Parrotbill breeding chicks
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A mother Reed Parrotbill was found breeding her chicks in Hongze Lake is in Jiangsu Province, China. Reed Parrotbill, also known as “the panda of birds”, is a rare species only found in eastern China.
Reed Parrotbill chicks are waiting for their mother. /VCG Photo
Reed Parrotbill chicks are waiting for their mother. /VCG Photo
The mother Reed Parrotbill comes back with a worm in her mouth. /VCG Photo
The mother Reed Parrotbill comes back with a worm in her mouth. /VCG Photo
The mother Reed Parrotbill feeding her chicks. /VCG Photo
The mother Reed Parrotbill feeding her chicks. /VCG Photo
Reed Parrotbill is list as Near Threatened on IUCN Red List. /Ming Zhang from Luli Studio Photo
Reed Parrotbill is list as Near Threatened on IUCN Red List. /Ming Zhang from Luli Studio Photo
Reed Parrotbill mainly inhabits reeds, the continued degradation and reclamation have threatened the tinny birds.
General information of Reed Parrotbill. /CGTN Graphic
General information of Reed Parrotbill. /CGTN Graphic
(Cover image via VCG.)
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