China is a country rich in bird resources in the world. According to statistics, there are birds 137 1 species in China, accounting for 15% of the world's bird species. There are not only rich species of birds in China, but also rich species of specialties, including 9 species of cranes. 46 species of geese and ducks; 28 species of pheasants; 1 17 species of thrush. There are 69 endemic birds in China.

2. The ecological group of birds

The existing birds in China can be divided into six ecological groups:

(1) Wandering birds: webbed toes, developed tail glands, good at swimming or diving. Wild geese and ducks.

(2) Wading birds: They have three characteristics: long beak, long neck and long hind limbs, and are suitable for wading life. Crane.

(3) Terrestrial birds: short and round wings, strong hind legs, good at running, and arched beaks for pecking. pheasant

(4) Raptor: The beak and claws are sharp and hooked, and they are carnivorous or carnivorous and scavengers, with more females than males. Falcon.

(5) Bird-climbing: The toes change a lot, which is suitable for climbing. Parrot.

(6) Songbirds: There are many kinds, widely distributed, well-developed singing organs and good at singing. Any of various passerine birds.

3. bird migration

In autumn, many birds that breed in the north fly to the south in droves to spend the winter with their young birds, and then return to the north to lay eggs and raise young in the following spring. The phenomenon that birds migrate twice a year between breeding areas and wintering areas due to seasonal changes is migration.

4. Bird ring

Bird ring is a special metal ring or colored plastic ring, which marks individual birds with the mailing address and unique number of the national ring center, and studies bird migration's method by observing and recycling records.

According to the ring records and recycling information, the breeding areas and wintering areas of different populations can be drawn in detail. Determine the timetable of bird migration, find out the normal migration route and important stopovers; Determine the life span of birds and analyze the causes of death; Investigate the annual trend of quantitative change and the influence of environmental change on bird population. It provides scientific basis for formulating reasonable policies for environmental protection and bird resources protection.

5. How to protect birds

1, do not hunt wild birds;

2. Don't frighten or disturb birds;

3. Do not eat wild animals;

4. Do not sell or buy wild animal products;

5. Do not sell or buy illegal hunting tools;

6. Take care of flowers and trees and protect bird habitats;

7. Volunteer for bird protection and publicize bird protection knowledge.