Birds in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a major stopover and wintering site for migratory birds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. The wide range of habitats contribute to the diversity of the birds. These habitats include shrubland, woodland, coastal environment, farmland, and wetland such as mangroves, mudflats, reedbeds, fishponds and gei wai (inter-tidal shrimp ponds).

Over 580 species of birds have been recorded in Hong Kong, which represent about 40% of the species recorded in mainland China. Among these species, about 20% are residents, 30% are winter visitors, 40% are passage migrants and 5% are summer visitors as well as remaining about 5% are vagrant/occasional visitors.

This Department has published the following leaflets and posters, please click the following icons to download: