Tibet: largest winter habitat for black-necked cranes
Black-necked cranes staying in Lhasa Valley. Thanks to China's intensified publicity on and efforts in ecological conservation, the ecological awareness of the residents in conservation areas has been continually enhanced. Over the recent years, sharply increasing numbers of black-necked cranes have been seen in Tibet, the world's largest winter habitat for such birds. Statistics show, currently there are over 4, 500 black-necked cranes passing winter there, 75 percent of the world's total. Photo taken on March 9, 2005.
A swarm of black-necked cranes frolicking in highland barley field. Photo taken on March 9, 2005.
Several black-necked cranes looking for food in highland barley field. Photo taken on March 9, 2005.
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