Langshan Mountain-World Natural Heritage

The glossy ibis, listed as a national key protected wild bird, was  spotted in the village of Yaoshi, Langshan Township, Xinning county while the staff of Xinning County Forestry Bureau  conducting the daily patrols.

The ibis is a large bird and a close relative of the rare bird crested ibis. It is mainly distributed in southern Eurasia, Africa, and other regions. Its population in China is extremely rare and its distribution area is very narrow. Since 2009, it has been found sporadically in China. The glossy ibis prefers to live in groups and often gather together with other ibis and egrets. They mainly feed on small invertebrates such as aquatic insects, shrimps, crustaceans, and mollusks.

The ibis is a large bird and a close relative of the rare bird crested ibis. It is mainly distributed in southern Eurasia, Africa, and other regions. Its population in China is extremely rare and its distribution area is very narrow. Since 2009, it has been found sporadically in China. The glossy ibis prefers to live in groups and often gather together with other ibis and egrets. They mainly feed on small invertebrates such as aquatic insects, shrimps, crustaceans, and mollusks.

In recent years, Xinning County has strengthened the force of  protecting the ecological environment to effectively protect key areas such as tourist attractions, wetland parks, and nature reserves. The wildlife protection staff of the Xinning County Forestry Bureau stated that the appearance of the glossy ibis indicates that the ecological protection system of Langshan mountain in Xinning county has been effectively protected, and the ecological environment is getting better and better.