Red-crowned crane is a wild animal listed in the World Red Book and is being raised at Tram Chim Dong Thap.

Dong Thap is implementing an ambitious plan to conserve the rare Red-crowned Crane species listed in the World Red Book in Tram Chim National Park. The goal is that within the next 10 years, locals and tourists will be able to admire hundreds of Red-crowned Cranes soaring in the sky of Tram Chim.

Dong Thap is proud of the image of a flock of red-crowned cranes spreading their wings against the blue sky of Tram Chim National Park.

Red-crowned crane, a wild animal listed in the Red Book in Tram Chim National Park (Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province).

Recognizing the importance of this rare wild bird species, Dong Thap province has implemented the "Project for conservation and development of Red-crowned Cranes in Tram Chim National Park for the period 2022 - 2032".

This is a remarkable effort to protect and develop rare animals listed in the Red Book, while preserving the typical symbol of this land.

The project aims to raise 100 red-crowned cranes, aiming at their ability to reproduce, adapt and live long-term in Tram Chim National Park.

To preserve the rare red-crowned crane, Dong Thap is implementing a project to restore and develop the crane population in Tram Chim National Park. The red-crowned crane is one of the rare wild birds and wildlife listed in the World Red Book.

During the 2022-2028 period, the province will receive about 30 six-month-old red-crowned cranes from Thailand. These individuals will be raised, cared for, and then released into the natural environment.

Along with receiving cranes, the ecosystem of Tram Chim National Park is also being restored to suit the habitat of this precious bird species.

Specifically, about 200 hectares of rice fields of neighboring people will be converted to an ecological, organic production model, contributing to creating a sustainable living environment for cranes.

It is expected that in the period of 2029-2032, Dong Thap will continue to negotiate with Thailand to receive 30 more red-crowned cranes, while focusing on breeding, aiming to develop the red-crowned crane population at Tram Chim.

Currently, all infrastructure, reception and quarantine conditions have been prepared to welcome the first red-crowned cranes.

Red-crowned crane, wild bird in Tram Chim National Park, Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province.

Mr. Le Quoc Phong, Secretary of Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee, happily announced that 2024 has recorded the return of many rare bird species to Tram Chim National Park, especially the appearance of 4 Red-crowned Cranes.

This event marks an important step forward in the conservation and restoration of the diverse ecosystem of this wetland.

"The return of the red-crowned crane is not only a welcome sign that nature is gradually recovering, but also brings joy to local people and those who love this rare bird species.

It is that joy that has motivated conservationists to be determined to carry out the Red-crowned Crane Conservation Project.

They hope that in the future, Dong Thap will become a familiar home, where red-crowned cranes can freely grow and develop, as they once belonged here," Mr. Le Quoc Phong shared.

A pair of red-crowned cranes in a reed field in Tram Chim National Park, Tam Nong District, Dong Thap Province. Red-crowned cranes are one of the wild animals listed in the World Red Book.

The Secretary of Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee called for the joint efforts of organizations, individuals and businesses for the Sarus Crane Conservation Project at Tram Chim National Park in a meaningful 10-year journey.

He expressed his belief and hope that: "In just 10 years, we will witness the image of increasingly large flocks of red-crowned cranes returning to Tram Chim."

This appeal demonstrates Dong Thap province's determination to protect this rare wild bird species, while affirming the importance of community cooperation to achieve a common goal.

Vietnam is one of the few lucky Southeast Asian countries where the Sarus Crane has chosen to live, mainly in Tram Chim National Park (Tam Nong District, Dong Thap Province). However, the number of this rare bird species is decreasing at an alarming rate.

In 1988, Tram Chim welcomed more than 1,000 red-crowned cranes, but this number has gradually decreased over the years. In the period 2013 - 2020, on average, only about 33 individuals were recorded each year.

By 2021, only 3 Red-crowned Cranes had returned here, and then they almost "disappeared". It was not until this summer that people observed 4 Red-crowned Cranes returning to Tram Chim.

Source: https://danviet.vn/seu-dau-do-la-con-dong-vat-hoang-da-co-ten-trong-sach-do-the-gioi-dang-nuoi-o-tram-chim-dong-thap-20250123182309694.htm