The Return of the Fairy Bird: Crested Ibis Population Soars in China
Once on the brink of extinction with only seven birds in 1981, the crested ibis population has grown to over 12,000 across the Chinese mainland.
Crested Ibis
From 7 to 12,000: The Remarkable Recovery of the Crested Ibis
A conservation milestone: The crested ibis population has grown from just seven wild birds to over 12,000, marking a triumph for biodiversity in the Chinese mainland.
Milestone for Nature: Crested Ibis Population in Zhejiang Surpasses 1,000
The crested ibis population in Zhejiang has passed 1,000 after a new chick hatched in Deqing County, showcasing a remarkable recovery for the “Jewel of the East.”
Conservation Milestone: Crested Ibis Population in Zhejiang Surpasses 1,000
Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland celebrates a major conservation win as the crested ibis population surpasses 1,000 birds following a successful hatching.
Nature’s Triumph: Crested Ibis Populations Flourish in the Chinese Mainland
2026 marks 45 years of crested ibis conservation in the Chinese mainland, with the population in Deqing, Zhejiang, now reaching 1,000 birds.
Nature’s Triumph: Crested Ibis Population Thrives on the Chinese Mainland
Celebrating 45 years of conservation, the crested ibis population in Deqing, Zhejiang Province, has reached 1,000, marking a major victory against extinction on the Chinese mainland.
Japan Returns 16 Crested Ibises to China, Renewing Conservation Partnership
Japan has returned 16 crested ibises to China, marking the first such transfer in eight years, in a collaborative effort to conserve the endangered species and strengthen environmental ties.
China’s Conservation Program Returns Crested Ibises to Nature
Once nearly extinct, the crested ibis population in China has soared thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, with numbers in Shaanxi Province climbing from just 10 to over 7,700.
China to Open First National Crested Ibis Protection and Research Center
Construction of China’s first national Crested Ibis Protection and Research Center will start in September in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, enhancing efforts to protect the endangered species.
Endangered Crested Ibises Thrive in Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province
Over 10 pairs of endangered crested ibises have been spotted nesting in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, marking a significant milestone in the conservation of the species.
China Opens World’s Deepest Lab, Targets 6G by 2030, and Revives Crested Ibises
China opens the world’s deepest underground lab, aims to commercialize 6G technology by 2030, and celebrates the revival of the crested ibis from near extinction.
Breeding Hope: Li Xia’s Mission to Save the Crested Ibis
Li Xia breeds crested ibises in habitats mirroring the wild, boosting their survival chances upon release into nature.
From Near Extinction to Soaring Skies: The Crested Ibis Recovery in China’s Shaanxi Province
Once on the brink of extinction, the Crested Ibis has made a remarkable recovery in China’s Shaanxi Province, soaring from just seven birds to over 10,000 through dedicated conservation efforts.