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Napo Festival Uncovers 10 New Bird Species
3 Apr
Summary
- First bird-watching festival documented 259 species.
- Ten new species were recorded, including rare pheasants.
- Bird records surged from 8 to nearly 20,000 since 2025.
Napo County in China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region recently concluded its first-ever bird-watching festival, held between March 27 and 29. This three-day event saw 15 teams, totaling 60 bird-watchers from across the nation, compete and document an impressive 259 bird species. Ten of these species were recorded for the first time in Napo, notably the elusive limestone leaf warbler and the protected Mrs. Hume's pheasant.
The festival's impact extends beyond species discovery. Expert verification confirmed that these new sightings have substantially enriched Napo's avian records. Professor Jiang Aiwu highlighted Napo's potential for further discoveries, citing its border with Vietnam and well-preserved subtropical forests. This surge in documented species is evident on BirdReport, the country's major bird record website, where Napo's records leaped from just eight to over 19,987 by early 2026.
