HCMC – Six spot-billed pelicans, a rare species listed in the Red Book, have reappeared at the Tram Chim National Park after a six-year absence. This is a sign of wetland ecosystem recovery.
Over the past week, the Tram Chim National Park has recorded the return of several rare bird species, with flocks at times numbering in the thousands densely gathering across the fields.
Among them, a flock of spot-billed pelicans was spotted in sub-zone A1 of the Tram Chim National Park, a strictly protected area located deep within the park’s core zone, said a representative of the national park.
The spot-billed pelican is a rare and endangered species listed in both the Vietnam Red Book and the global Red List due to its severe population decline.
Their return indicates better habitat quality, with more abundant food and safer conditions, he added.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the return of the spot-billed pelican is an encouraging sign, indicating that the local ecosystem is recovering well.
Thanks to ongoing conservation and habitat restoration efforts, the Tram Chim National Park has regained suitable conditions for the species, including forests, grasslands, open fields, water bodies, and, most importantly, an abundant food supply.
