贵德：赤麻鸭成越冬水鸟“主力军”

Core Insights - The article reports on a significant increase in the number and variety of wintering waterbirds in the Guo De County of Qinghai Province, with a total of 1,692 birds recorded, marking a substantial growth compared to the previous year [1] Group 1: Monitoring Overview - The winter waterbird survey was conducted by provincial, state, and county forestry and grassland departments starting January 13, 2026 [1] - The monitoring covered six sampling points along a total length of 51 kilometers, including locations such as Songbaxia and the Guo De Yellow River National Wetland Park [1] Group 2: Species and Population Data - A total of 24 species from 7 families were recorded, with 9 new species added compared to the same period in 2025, and an overall increase in numbers by 64.59% [1] - The population composition shows that ducks are the most prevalent, with 15 species totaling 1,612 individuals, accounting for 95.27% of the total count [1] - Among the recorded species, the red-headed duck was the most numerous, with 693 individuals, representing 40.96% of the total wintering waterbirds [1] Group 3: Conservation Status - The survey identified 16 individuals of the national first-class protected species, the white-tailed eagle, and four second-class protected bird species, including 354 whooper swans and 2 lesser white-fronted geese [1]