What bird is Zhu?

Crested ibis refers to a bird species unique to East Asia, with white feathers, rosy cheeks, elegance and charm. Since the 20th century, the number of crested ibis has decreased sharply due to environmental deterioration, natural habitat reduction and other factors. However, due to artificial breeding, the number of crested ibis will reach 4000 in 2020, which is extremely precious.

Who is Zhu?

Crested ibis refers to crested ibis, also known as ibis, which is a unique bird species in East Asia. Medium-sized, with white feathers, leaf-shaped crest and bright red cheeks, it is very easy to identify.

Zhu Xi was once widely distributed in eastern China, Japanese, Russian, North Korea and other places. However, since the 20th century, due to the deterioration of the environment, the reduction of natural habitats and other factors, the number of crested ibis has decreased sharply, even once only in single digits.

Later, after artificial breeding, the population recovered to 200 in 2008, and the total number of wild population and artificial breeding population exceeded 4000 in 2020. Crested ibis is a key protected wild animal in China, and it is forbidden to hunt and sell it privately.

The main value of crested ibis

The value of crested ibis is not single, but has ornamental value, economic value, ecological biological value, aesthetic value and so on. From the fossils of Zhu Xi, it shows that they lived in Eocene 60 million years ago, and their aesthetic value has been called an indispensable part of literature and poetry since ancient times, which can also promote the development of the local tertiary industry if necessary.