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The Bumdeling Wetland in Trashi Yangtse district is a critical wintering ground for the endangered black-necked crane. It is part of the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and hosts an annual crane arrival celebration.

Overview

The Bumdeling Wetland, located in Trashi Yangtse district within the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, is one of only two major wintering grounds for the endangered black-necked crane in Bhutan (the other being Phobjikha Valley).

Conservation

The wetland supports dozens of cranes each winter (October-February) along with numerous other bird species.[1] Conservation efforts balance crane habitat protection with the needs of local farming communities whose fields the cranes sometimes damage.

References

  1. "Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary." UNESCO Tentative List.
  2. "Black-necked cranes in Bhutan." Referenced via conservation sources.
  3. "Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary." Tour Bhutan.
  4. "Bumdeling Bids Farewell To The Black Necked Cranes." Daily Bhutan.

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