Birdwatching refers to a scientific outdoor activity that involves observing birds in their natural habitats using optical devices such as telescopes, while minimizing disturbance to their normal lives.
Birds, as one of the most indicative taxa in biodiversity, serve as critical references for scientific assessments and monitoring of avian status. The birdwatching records contributed by enthusiasts nationwide not only reveal regional avian population dynamics in China but also provide valuable insights for avian conservation and management. To some extent, observing birds reflects observing human society. This dataset enables exploration of relationships between birdwatching activity intensity and local economic development levels, population density, and vegetation coverage across regions. It also facilitates analysis of biodiversity issues through temporal and spatial variations in bird distribution patterns.
CnOpenData's China Birdwatching Records comprehensively document avian observation information across 34 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions since 1997, vividly illustrating the development trajectory of Chinese birdwatching in the 21st century. This dataset offers rich and detailed support for biodiversity and environmental research in China.
Data Scale
Time Coverage
1997-2022.4.30
Field Specifications
Sample Data
Birdwatching Record Table
Birdwatching Record Details Table
Birdwatcher Details Table
Provincial Bird Species Statistics Table
City-level Bird Species Statistics Table
County-level Bird Species Statistics Table
Data Update Frequency
Annual Update