Yunnan, China

China's most biodiverse province sits at the junction of the Palearctic, Indo-Malayan, and Sino-Himalayan realms. Nearly 950 species have been recorded, including Lady Amherst's Pheasant and Black-necked Crane.

Recorded Species

940

Hotspots

Overview

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Best Time to Visit

Spring (Best)Mar – May

AutumnSep – Nov

"April in the Gaoligong Mountains delivers Lady Amherst's Pheasant, Blyth's Tragopan, and a staggering parade of migratory warblers through the valleys."

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