Rare bird adds color to local environment

Wildlife researchers in Shanxi recently spotted a group of golden pheasants in the forests of Zhongtiao Mountains in Yicheng county. The bird is a unique species in China. Featuring colorful feathers, the bird is on the nation's second-level list for protection. As the core habitats of the birds are in the south of Gansu and Shaanxi provinces, researchers said it is unusual to find such a species in Shanxi. The discovery in Yicheng demonstrates a steady improvement of the local environment. In addition to golden pheasants, researchers have also found flocks of other wild birds in the county.