Guangxi
The province Guangxi in southern China is famous for its spectacular karst landscape. Characteristic cone-shaped hills surrounded by rice fields can be found in the popular tourist destinations of Guilin and Yangshuo and are commonly depicted on the covers of guide books. Nevertheless, the province also includes several exceptional birding destinations. In particular, Nonggang with its rural landscape became famous among birders for the endemic and only recently discovered Nonggang Babbler, but still retains a quiet atmosphere without many tourists. A visit to this hotspot should cover around 3 days, but can be connected to several nearby sites.
1) Nonggang
Nonggang is characterized by a unique landscape of cone-shaped hills in-between rural farmland. Habitats include the open shrubby landscape as well as undisturbed forests. Locals have developed a number of bird hides allowing the observation of a large number of characteristic species. One highlight is the endemic Nonggang Babbler, which was only described as a new species in 2008.
Suggested time: 3 days
Target birds: Nonggang Babbler, Bar-backed Partridge, Red-headed Trogon, White-browed Piculet, Long-tailed Broadbill, Blue-rumped Pitta, White-winged Magpie, Indochinese Green-Magpie, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Limestone Leaf Warbler, Large Scimitar-Babbler, Streaked Wren-Babbler, Malayan Night Heron (only in summer)
Additional species: Red Junglefowl, Crested Serpent-Eagle, Collared Scops-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet, Collared Owlet, Bay Woodpecker, Rufescent Prinia, several bulbuls, Pale-footed Bush Warbler, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Chestnut-capped Babbler, Spot-necked Babbler, Hainan Blue Flycatcher, and many more
2) Chongzuo Ecological Park
Chongzuo Ecological Park is a small nature reserve protecting a population of White-headed Langur. This primate is endemic to Guangxi and considered critically endangered due to its restricted range. There are only a few hundred individuals left in the wild. The park is characterized by a beautiful karst landscape, but has only limited birdwatching potential with common species, including a few sunbirds and flowerpeckers. However, a visit can be combined with a stay at nearby Nonggang.
Suggested time: 1 day
Target species: White-headed Langur
3) Napo
Napo is another location along the border between Guangxi and Vietnam, which became a hot spot for birdwatchers. It can be combined with a visit at Nonggang and offers a chance to see species such as the Spectacled Barwing and Brown-crowned Scimitar-Babbler among others.
Suggested time: 2 days
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