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In ancient Chinese legend, the sun was described as 金乌 jīn-wū, 'golden crow'. Ten crows took turns to cross the sky but when all decided to come out at once, parching the land and crops, the heroic archer Houyi shot down nine. Image: https://t.co/AccVidfm1W
Oman is important for cuckoos!These stunning photos of a juvenile Common Cuckoo were taken by DerrelPinto (shared with permission) on Masirah, Oman in late October. This bird was on its first migration to Africa. Flappy McFlapperson, the Beijing Cuckoo, was on Masirah 4 Nov 2016.
The Chinese name for Baikal Teal is 花脸鸭, huā-liǎn yā, literally translated as "flowery-faced duck".
Stunning photo of the range-restricted and classified “vulnerable” Brown Eared-pheasant from Shanxi Province by Wang Zhigang.
A trio of Curlews! FAR EASTERN CURLEW, LITTLE CURLEW and WHIMBREL all at Ma Chang, Beijing, this week. Just missing EURASIAN CURLEW (ironically the most frequent curlew in Beijing) for a full house.
Who says yak are docile? Incredible video from the #ValleyOfTheCats in Qinghai Province.
The "Brexit Refugee" given a warm welcome in Beijing. https://t.co/BQDpEkhAJb
Some cool bird art from the EcoAction young birders in Beijing. Just love the Vinous-throated Parrotbill..!