The cold regions of the Arctic are full of mystery and danger, but the wonders of nature are still on full display. Recently, researchers discovered a species known as the "auspicious bird" here, the willow ptarmigan, whose life Xi and tenacious vitality are impressive. In this article, we'll show you how the willow ptarmigan has changed our understanding of the Arctic ecosystem.
The willow ptarmigan, a petite bird, is scattered throughout the vast tundra of the Arctic. In order to survive in extremely cold and food scarce environments, they migrate on a large scale during specific seasons, using their unique feather colors and unique living Xi to adapt to the changing seasons. During the holidays, many tourists come here to see and watch their flights.
Through observation, the research team found that the willow ptarmigan is a typical herbivorous animal, and they mainly feed on various green leaves, grains and berries. In order to satisfy the cravings, in the autumn, we will start to choose places with abundant ingredients to stock up for the winter;When winter turns to spring, they begin to loosen their whole body and go to the earth to have fun and look for the delicious food it contains.
For the Willow Thunderbird, group living is the way to survive. Hundreds of willow ptarmigans live in a community where there is a special Xi that in order to continue the breeding of the species, the willow ptarmigan will mate in winter, and after the spring flowers bloom, the female will lay eggs in the grass, and then the couple will hatch their cubs together. Every spring, the willow ptarmigan will show a unique courtship posture, like a carnival-like dance feast.
The living environment of the willow thunderbird can be called grim. In the cold temperature, a gust of wind brings not only cold, but also a lack of viable vegetation. In winter, the temperature often drops to minus 40 or even colder, and the cold and lack of food undoubtedly put the willow ptarmigan under great pressure to survive. This is also why the willow ptarmian deliberately migrates to find a suitable place for its own survival.
However, the current situation is not encouraging. The number of willow ptarmigan is declining due to the degradation of the tundra environment, the disturbance of human activities and the reduction of edible food. Although people have been aware of this problem and have even included the willow pine bird in the ranks of China's national second-class protected animals and strive to protect it, we still need to continue to pay attention to and strengthen the protection of the willow pine bird and its habitat, and promote public awareness and protection of this species.
Let's hope that the willow ptarmigan can continue its beautiful and legendary life in this bitter cold environment. It is an act of reverence for the natural world and a vision of a better life in the future.