Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang, Wangdue , Bhutan - Travel Information, History, Story and Images

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Phobjikha Valley situated on the western slope of the Black Mountains, this conservation area is abundant with wildlife and a winter home to the migrating majestic black necked crane. The black necked crane is not only endangered but an inspiration for Bhutanese songs, folklores and dances. *Crane viewing mid Oct - mid March the Black necked crane is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent regions of the Himalaya to the south and Yunnan-Guizho plateau to the east. They breed in high altitude alpine wetlands in spring and summer, and migrate to lower altitudes in autumn. Bhutan is the winter home to approx. 500 of these vulnerable creatures annually. The Phobjikha Valley is Bhutan''s largest wetland not only is it the favored winter habitat of the black necked crane it is also favored by the globally threatened white bellied Heron. The local name for the crane is ''thrung-thrung karm'' and historically it is referred to as the ‘heavenly bird'' because of their beauty, elegance and symbolism of long life & longevity.

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