Endangered
Black-faced Spoonbill
A rare winter visitor to Xiamen's wetlands. Recognizable by its distinctive spoon-shaped beak and elegant white plumage.
location_onHabitat: Mudflats
Exhibition Showcase
Xiamen's Rare Bird Species
Experience the unique avian biodiversity of Xiamen. From coastal mudflats to high forest canopies, explore the species that make this region a birdwatcher's paradise.
Breeding Season
Blue-throated Bee-eater
Known for its striking colors and aerial agility. These birds nest in sandy banks during the warm summer months in Xiamen.
location_onHabitat: Sandy Banks
Migratory
Oriental Plover
A long-distance traveler often found in open fields and coastal mudflats during their annual migration journey.
location_onHabitat: Grasslands
Vulnerable
Swinhoe's Egret
A rare egret species that nests on rocky islets. Xiamen's protected coastal zones are critical for its survival.
location_onHabitat: Coastal Islets
Raptor
Greater Spotted Eagle
A majestic raptor occasionally spotted soaring over Xiamen's mountainous terrain and forested outskirts.
location_onHabitat: Mountains
Visitor
Aleutian Tern
An occasional visitor during the peak migration seasons, often seen offshore from Xiamen's coastal observation points.
location_onHabitat: Open Sea