Chinese Sea and Extinction that Lurks
Ever heard of the name of the Dara-Laut Chinese bird? If not, let's get to know more about this rare bird.
The Chinese Sea, a species that is still related to the Seagulls, is known as the nomads. Physically, at a glance the Chinese Seas look similar to the Crested Sea. This bird is quite large, about 40 cm. Their beaks are elongated with yellowish orange, gray wings, and a body dominated by white fur.
During the breeding season, this type of bird is often found on small and dry islands on the east coast of China. However, in winter, these birds can wander into the waters around Manila, Sarawak, Halmahera, to the waters of Maluku.
The Chinese Sea is a very rare species. "This bird was first recorded in Indonesia on November 22, 1861, precisely in the waters of Kao, North Halmahera," said Jihad, Bird Conservation Officer Burung Indonesia. However, in the span of more than 100 years, this bird has never been seen again.
Until 2010, a group of birdwatchers saw this species perched on a rock on Lusaolate Island, Maluku. Another exciting news emerged four years later, precisely in November 2014, a Chinese Sea-Dara was again seen in the same waters. This species appears to be among the Dara-Jambul Sea gangs.
Since the re-discovery, the population of this species is relatively small. Overall, there are an estimated no more than 50 adult individuals. After Dr. Steve Kress from the National Audubon Society introduced a method to make it nest on Tiedun Dao Island, China. The results can be said to be positive because in the 2014-2015 period, around 29 Chinese Sea-Dens hatched in the captivity. As a result, the global population of this species increases to 70-100 adult individuals.
Elsewhere, observers report findings on this species in the Matsu archipelago, China. Uniquely, this dispute over ownership of territories managed by Taiwan and being claimed by China has caused military sensitivity, limited public access, and a safe place to become a protected area for this habitat colony. The land status was also designated as a wildlife sanctuary.
In terms of migration of the Chinese Sea, Indonesia as the country with the second longest coastline in the world after Canada, has a role and possibility for the transit of this species. These birds themselves have a habit of migrating when their original habitat enters winter, roughly in the range from October to April. Usually, they will return after the arrival of spring. For now, the waters of Lusaolate are the only areas of the Chinese Sea Wintering area that are still recorded.
During the breeding season, this type of bird is often found on small and dry islands on the east coast of China. However, in winter, these birds can wander into the waters around Manila, Sarawak, Halmahera, to the waters of Maluku.
For monitoring, especially regarding its wintering area , BirdLife Asia will put a red flag on the legs of the China Sea and the Crested Sea. Apart from getting information about migration, this is also useful to ensure the survival of these rare species.
Not only building breeding sites, other things such as law must also be carried out to protect endangered species. Deliberate carelessness or not in taking eggs needs to be reduced. Not only the government or activists involved, but the role of the community is needed to preserve animals, especially those threatened with extinction.
The Chinese Sea, a species that is still related to the Seagulls, is known as the nomads. Physically, at a glance the Chinese Seas look similar to the Crested Sea. This bird is quite large, about 40 cm. Their beaks are elongated with yellowish orange, gray wings, and a body dominated by white fur.
During the breeding season, this type of bird is often found on small and dry islands on the east coast of China. However, in winter, these birds can wander into the waters around Manila, Sarawak, Halmahera, to the waters of Maluku.
The Chinese Sea is a very rare species. "This bird was first recorded in Indonesia on November 22, 1861, precisely in the waters of Kao, North Halmahera," said Jihad, Bird Conservation Officer Burung Indonesia. However, in the span of more than 100 years, this bird has never been seen again.
Until 2010, a group of birdwatchers saw this species perched on a rock on Lusaolate Island, Maluku. Another exciting news emerged four years later, precisely in November 2014, a Chinese Sea-Dara was again seen in the same waters. This species appears to be among the Dara-Jambul Sea gangs.
Since the re-discovery, the population of this species is relatively small. Overall, there are an estimated no more than 50 adult individuals. After Dr. Steve Kress from the National Audubon Society introduced a method to make it nest on Tiedun Dao Island, China. The results can be said to be positive because in the 2014-2015 period, around 29 Chinese Sea-Dens hatched in the captivity. As a result, the global population of this species increases to 70-100 adult individuals.
Elsewhere, observers report findings on this species in the Matsu archipelago, China. Uniquely, this dispute over ownership of territories managed by Taiwan and being claimed by China has caused military sensitivity, limited public access, and a safe place to become a protected area for this habitat colony. The land status was also designated as a wildlife sanctuary.
Causes of extinction threats
The cause of the endangering of this species can also be said to be the thing we have often heard. The breeding of these birds is disrupted because of egg theft for consumption, as well as its natural habitat which is increasingly disappearing because wetlands on coastal coasts often develop into tourist attractions and so on. In egg theft, the common cause is because these bird eggs are disguised with other types of bird eggs.In terms of migration of the Chinese Sea, Indonesia as the country with the second longest coastline in the world after Canada, has a role and possibility for the transit of this species. These birds themselves have a habit of migrating when their original habitat enters winter, roughly in the range from October to April. Usually, they will return after the arrival of spring. For now, the waters of Lusaolate are the only areas of the Chinese Sea Wintering area that are still recorded.
During the breeding season, this type of bird is often found on small and dry islands on the east coast of China. However, in winter, these birds can wander into the waters around Manila, Sarawak, Halmahera, to the waters of Maluku.
For monitoring, especially regarding its wintering area , BirdLife Asia will put a red flag on the legs of the China Sea and the Crested Sea. Apart from getting information about migration, this is also useful to ensure the survival of these rare species.
Not only building breeding sites, other things such as law must also be carried out to protect endangered species. Deliberate carelessness or not in taking eggs needs to be reduced. Not only the government or activists involved, but the role of the community is needed to preserve animals, especially those threatened with extinction.
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