Population survey reveals increasing number of black-necked cranes in Xizang

To ensure the enhanced protection of black-necked cranes, the region has introduced specialized patrols to eliminate potential hazards and prevent poaching during their wintering period.

Moreover, multiple feeding points have been established in areas frequently visited by black-necked cranes, creating a sanctuary with abundant food and a safe environment. This attention to detail has contributed to a year-by-year increase in the crane population within the nature reserves.

The black-necked crane is ecologically significant, being the sole species among the 15 types of cranes worldwide that both breeds and winters in the plateau region. Among the nine crane species in China, it is the only one native to the country. Classified as a first-class protected wild animal, the black-necked crane serves as a prominent "benchmark" in the wetlands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, playing a vital role in biodiversity conservation.