In a scene straight out of a winter fairytale, a group of elusive blue-eared pheasants were recently spotted prancing across the snow-blanketed landscapes of Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China’s Gansu Province. 🏔️❄️ The birds, known for their striking cobalt cheek patches and elegant plumage, added a pop of color to the pristine white wilderness during a routine patrol by park rangers.
Spanning over 50,000 sq km across Gansu and Qinghai provinces, Qilian Mountain National Park is one of China’s 10 pilot national parks — a biodiversity hotspot protecting rare species and fragile ecosystems. 🌿✨ The pheasants’ cameo highlights the park’s role as a sanctuary for wildlife, with conservation efforts helping to preserve critical habitats amid climate challenges.
For adventurers and eco-enthusiasts, this sighting is a reminder of nature’s quiet wonders. As one ranger put it: ‘It’s like finding treasure in your backyard — but this treasure has feathers!’ 🪶💎
