HUNDREDS of thousands of yellow-breasted buntings, a species at risk of extinction, have arrived to winter in the Kyonkapyin-Tapseik Conservation Group (KTCG)’s area, one of its members told the Global New Light of Myanmar.
These birds require urgent conservation efforts, said environmentalists. According to the KTCG, only about 3,000 of these birds were recorded in the first survey, but that number has surged to hundreds of thousands this year.
“The yellow-breasted bunting, a rare endangered species, has arrived for the winter. We’ve observed them returning annually in recent years. They migrate here from abroad. Our initial surveys recorded just over 3,000 birds, but the population has grown steadily to hundreds of thousands,” he stated.
They live in eastern Europe, northern Asia, and Russia. Every winter, they migrate in flocks to southern Asian countries, including Myanmar, typically arriving around October.
Currently, more than 100 bird species, including various rare types, inhabit this area. The KTCG is inviting nature enthusiasts and bird watchers to observe these beautiful guests, the coexistence of local farmers and diverse wildlife, fishermen, and the community-led conservation efforts. — MT/ZN
