Where is Momoge National Nature Reserve?

Momoge National Nature Reserve in Jilin Province

Located in Zhenlai County, Jilin Province, with an area of144,000 hectares, it was established in 198 1 year with the approval of Jilin Provincial People's Government, and was promoted to the national level in 1997. Its main protection objects are rare birds such as red-crowned cranes and wetland ecosystems.

This area is located in the center of Songliao subsidence zone, at the intersection of Nenjiang River and Taohe River. There are many rivers, lakes and depressions in the area, and the habitats are complex and diverse, mainly including Carex wetland, reed wetland and Suaeda salsa salt marsh. The special geographical location and good vegetation conditions provide a good habitat and breeding environment and rich foraging conditions for rare wild animals such as birds. The nature reserve is extremely rich in biological resources, with 550 species of seed plants; There are 282 species of vertebrates, including 52 species of fish, 5 species of amphibians, 7 species of reptiles and 2 18 species of birds. There are more than 30 species of white-naped cranes, gray cranes and swans listed as national first-class protected animals. In particular, there are abundant crane resources. Among the 9 species of cranes distributed in China, 6 species are distributed in nature reserves, which is one of the nature reserves with the largest number of cranes in China. This area is an important breeding ground and stopover for migratory birds in China. There are 1 16 species of summer migratory birds, such as bustard and red-crowned crane, which have important protection and scientific research value.