Table 8.2 Bird species of conservation importance recorded at terrestrial habitats on the study area
Species |
Protection Status* |
Distribution |
Rarity |
Black-eared Kite |
Class 2 Protected Animal of PRC and Appendix II of CITES |
Found in many types of habitats |
Common resident |
Crested Goshawk |
Class 2 Protected Animal of PRC and Appendix II of CITES |
Usually found in wooded habitats |
Rare resident |
Black-winged Cuckoo-shrike |
- |
Found in many types of habitats |
Rare winter visitor and passage migrant |
Greater Coucal |
Class 2 Protected Animal of PRC |
Found in shrubland habitats |
Common resident |
Grey-streaked Flycatcher |
- |
Found in areas with some canopy cover |
Uncommon/rare passage migrant |
Hwamei |
Class 2 Protected Animal of PRC |
Found in shrubland habitats |
Common resident |
* All birds are protected in Hong Kong under Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170).