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Lhalu Wetland becomes winter haven for migratory birds

Updated: 2026-01-22 (chinadaily.com.cn) Print

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A large number of migratory birds rest at Lhalu Wetland. [Photo/IC]

Winter has brought a lively gathering of migratory birds to Lhalu Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region.

Known as the "lungs of Lhasa" and the world's highest natural urban wetland, Lhalu has become a seasonal haven for bar-headed geese, ruddy shelducks, and other species, offering a vivid snapshot of biodiversity thriving on the plateau.

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Eurasian coots rest at Lhalu Wetland. [Photo/IC]

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