A bird watcher's guide to Yunnan University

Motacilla alba, a small songbird, has black and white feathers. The species inhabit areas near villages, rivers, streams and ponds, among other environments, and often live in pairs or small groups. They feed on insects. These birds can be seen anywhere on the campus. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Gallinula chloropus, a medium-sized wader, has a short mouth and bright red forehead. The species inhabit bushes, rushes and reeds and usually live in pairs. They are good at diving and feed on aquatic plants, small fish, shrimp and aquatic insects. These birds are commonly seen at Zehu Lake and Guanshan Reservoir. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Black swan, whose scientific name is Cygnus atratus, is a large swimming bird with the longest neck among swan species. They are primarily black-gray or dark-brown, with gray-white markings at the abdomen. Black swans live in pairs or groups in aquatic areas such as coasts, bays and lakes. They mainly feed on aquatic plants and algae. Black swans at YNU's Zehu Lake are artificially bred. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Lanius schach is a small and ferocious carnivorous bird. It is an important insectivorous bird, feeding on various insects as well as small birds, lizards and other animals. Most of them live in the open woods. These birds can be seen anywhere on the campus. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]