CGTN Black-necked cranes winter safely in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region

International Bird Day is celebrated on April 1, when migratory birds begin returning north after wintering, and nature awakens and bursts into bloom.

In Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, care for birdlife is as gentle and enduring as the spring breeze, continuing year after year. From October to April, black-necked cranes migrate to Lhasa to overwinter. Lhunzhub County, with its unique wetlands and farmlands, has become a core habitat for these cranes.

As a national first-class protected species and a rare bird unique to the plateau, the black-necked crane was officially designated as the “City Bird” of Lhasa in 2025, becoming a vivid symbol of the city’s ecological culture. Through institutional safeguards, public participation and science-based conservation, Lhunzhub County has built a strong protection network to ensure the birds winter safely. The steady growth of their population stands as powerful proof of the region’s ecological achievements.

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