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Why are Yellow River delta wetlands important for migratory birds?
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Yellow River
The Yellow River (Huang He) basin and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) basin and their drainage networks.
The low-lying wetlands of the Yellow River delta are vital because they serve as essential stopover points for migrating waterfowl and various other bird species.1
These areas provide critical habitat for several endangered birds, including the scaly-sided (Chinese) merganser and the rare red-crowned crane. Protecting these wetlands is of significant ecological importance, as these species are particularly vulnerable to the ongoing loss of their natural habitats.1