A flock of glossy ibises, a first-class nationally protected species in China, was recently spotted at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province. The birds, with feathers that shimmer in vibrant hues in the sunlight, are even less common than giant pandas. Their appearance is seen as a positive sign of the area’s improving ecology, thanks to ongoing efforts to restore and protect the wetlands.
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