Northeast China
The wetlands of Northeast China are important breeding and migratory stop-over sites for many thousands of waterbirds along the east Asia Flyway. Siberian Cranes stop to rest and feed in this region on their annual migrations between Siberia and southern China, and five other crane species, including the endangered Red-crowned Crane, either breed in or migrate through this region. A number of national-level nature reserves -- including Zhalong, Momoge, Keerqin and Xianghai -- help protect the remaining wetlands in this region. A decade long drought has stressed the wetlands and grasslands in the western part of this region, limiting the amount of water for both wildlife and people.
Click on the links below to download classroom materials on Northeast China (save the presentation file to your computer before opening in Microsoft PowerPoint).
Northeast China Presentation (847 KB)