Eye of the Secret Realm · Family Calendar of Humans | Black Tail wax sparrow: 憨 萌

The wild boar goes down the mountain! "Monkey Paper" to my balcony! The news of wild animals entering the city frequently shows social media. In fact, there are many local wild animals around us, and they are neighbors with us, but we rarely understand them. Understanding, friendly, and accompanying, everything can be raised and raised. Xinhua Daily · Jiaojiao Point Unite Jiangsu Wildlife Protection Station, Jiangsu Forestry Science Research Institute, Nanjing Institute of Aquatic Sciences, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, etc. launched the "Eye of the Secret Realm · Friends of Humanity" calendar column to take you together Through the perspective of infrared cameras, animal observer, etc., pay attention to the familiar and mysterious "animal neighbors". Biological diversity is the foundation and vitality of human homes. Every solar term, we will also invite solar terms to carry out the special selection and broadcast on the day. Today, let's get to know the black tail wax.

The body shape is solid,

Black -tailed wax sparrow is a type of waxed beak. The bird is like its name. It has a yellow thick conical beak, which is named "waxing mouth". This kind of bird's male and female is alien, with a body length of about 20 cm, and the palm of the adult is as large. The male bird's head and tail are black, and the body is mainly gray -brown; the female bird is gray -brown, the end of the tail feathers is mostly dark brown, and the body is yellow -brown and silver gray. They have a solid shape and stubbornness, and they are very attractive.

Where can I see them?

Black -tailed wax town is a common bird, which is widely distributed in China and richer population. They can be seen in north and south regions of my country. They sometimes move alone, sometimes paired or more than a dozen gatherings, and often active in river valleys, orchards, urban parks, farmland, and other places. Their thick mouth bite is very strong, and they can easily bite the nuts of the fir tree. Therefore, in addition to the tender leaves, they also eat hard shells, such as the seeds of plants, crustacean insects and small snails.

The breeding period of black tail waist is from May to July each year. The female bird produces 1 egg. After the eggs are produced, the eggs start to incubate. nest. They are usually rarely tweeting, but they are screaming frequently during the reproduction, the sound is high, melodious and gentle, and they can hear it from a distance. There is a saying that "wax mouth opens, and they are dead."

Traditional Chinese cage nourishment

"Delivery mulberry, there are Ying Qiyu. A gentleman music, being affected by the heavens. Dating mulberry, there is Yingqi, the gentleman music, the screen of Wanbang." "Mulberry" was later verified by experts.

Black -tailed waxy bird was once a traditional Chinese cage raising, and there is a special set of bird training. They are lively and bolder and smarter, and they can complete a variety of juggling projects after training.

Writing: Bai Xue intern Shiyue

Beautiful editor: Yang Xiaolong

Picture: Zou Weiming

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