Speaking of crested ibises, this guy is the "giant panda" among birds! Back then, they were all over East Asia, and they were in the limelight. But who knows, environmental destruction, habitat loss, and illegal hunting have led to a dramatic decline in the crested ibis's population, which was once thought to be extinct in the wild.
Fortunately, our awareness of conservation has awakened in time, and through a series of conservation measures, such as the establishment of nature reserves and the prohibition of illegal hunting, the number of crested ibises has rebounded. However, the number of crested ibises in the world is still quite limited, only a few hundred, and most of them are in China!
When it comes to distribution, the crested ibis is a "picky" guy. Although their range has now been greatly reduced, they have found a suitable home in Shaanxi, Henan and Sichuan. And what about the captive-bred crested ibis? Like the "Airborne Forces", they are introduced to more areas for rewilding, hoping that they will live and work in their new homes.
So, judging from the living conditions, numbers, and distribution of the crested ibis, this guy is definitely a rare animal in my country! Although we are not biologists, we still have to do our part to protect these rare animals! Let's work together to create a better living environment for the crested ibis!