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Hong Kong is a major stopover point of Asia ’ s migration routes for birds.

The wide varieties of local habitats including wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, seashores, and farmlands contribute to the diversity of the birds.

There are over 490 species of wild birds including residents, winter visitors, passage migrants, and summer visitors recorded in Hong Kong.

Some of these are globally endangered species such as Black-faced Spoonbill.

About 120 species have been recorded breeding in the territory.

The Mai Po Marshes are listed as a restricted area and access is restricted to permit holders.

This area of mudflat, mangrove and shrimp ponds is the richest habitat for migratory birds.

More than 320 species of birds have been recorded in the area and about 120 of these are rarely seen elsewhere in the territory.

The Marshes form part of the 15 km² Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site which was listed in 1995 as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.

This area is also one of the participants of the East Asian — Australasian Shorebird Reserve Network.