Dong Nai (VNA) – A flock of 500darters, a species at risk of extinction, have been found at a tourist site in BuuLong ward, Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai.
This is the first time darters, also knownas snakebirds, have been discovered in Dong Nai, local forest rangers said onNovember 13, adding that they are coordinating with relevant agencies to trace themovements of the birds.
Darter is a tropical water-bird with a longsnake-like neck, sharp pointed bill, and long, rounded tail. There are fourspecies of darter, one of which has been classified as near-threatened by the InternationalUnion for Conservation of Nature.
Under Government Decree No.06/2019/ND-CP dated January 22, 2019, on the management of endangered, preciousand rare forest plants and animals and implementation of the Convention onInternational Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the darteris included in the group of 1B, which is on the edge of extinction./.