Subject: [Hong Kong] WWF Hong Kong Press Release : A New Bird Species for HK 米埔發現本港新鳥種：斑 [Print This Page] Author: WWF Mai Po Time: 7/12/2007 20:48 Subject: WWF Hong Kong Press Release : A New Bird Species for HK 米埔發現本港新鳥種：斑
A Globally Threatened Bird Species Discovered in Hong Kong
A globally-threatened Japanese Marsh Warbler Megalurus pryeri was recorded for the first time in Hong Kong during a regular monitoring activity for migratory birds in November this year at the Mai Po Nature Reserve.
This rare bird was captured in the large reed grass area using special mist nets on 10th November by HK-based bird researchers. After collecting important data from the bird such as body size and weight, fat content and identification features, it was released back into the wild.
