**珍稀红腹角雉现身湖北竹山堵河源保护区**
中新网十堰报道，近日，湖北堵河源国家级自然保护区（位于竹山县）传来喜讯。在整理红外线相机资料时，工作人员意外多次捕捉到一只胸前有独特“寿”字画幅的野生动物影像。经过专家鉴定，这只被当地民众亲切称为“寿鸡”的野生动物，实为国家级保护动物——红腹角雉。
红腹角雉因其鲜艳的羽毛和独特的生态习性备受关注。此次在保护区的发现，证明了该地区生态环境的优良以及野生动植物保护工作的有效性。
据相关人士介绍，红腹角雉现身之地——堵河源保护区，是湖北省乃至全国重要的生态安全屏障。近年来，随着保护措施的加强和生态环境的持续改善，越来越多的珍稀濒危物种在此繁衍生息。此次红腹角雉的发现，无疑为保护区生态保护工作注入了新的活力。同时，也提醒人们要进一步加强生态环境保护意识，共同守护地球家园。
英语如下：
News Title: “Mysterious ‘Longevity Chicken’ Found in Hubei Duhe River Source – Red-bellied Pheasant Spotted in National Nature Reserve”
Keywords: 1. Red-bellied Pheasant Spotted
News Content: **Rare Red-bellied Pheasant Spotted in Zhushan Douhe River Source Reserve in Hubei**
Xinhua News Agency, Shiyan Report: Recently, there is good news from Hubei Duhe River Source National Nature Reserve located in Zhushan County. When sorting out the data from infrared cameras, staff accidentally captured multiple images of a unique wildlife animal with a “寿” character on its chest. After expert identification, this wildlife animal, affectionately known as the “longevity chicken” by local people, is actually a nationally protected species – Red-bellied Pheasant.
The Red-bellied Pheasant has attracted attention due to its vibrant plumage and unique ecological habits. The discovery of this pheasant in the reserve proves the excellent ecological environment of the area and the effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts.
According to relevant sources, the Duhe River Source Reserve, where the Red-bellied Pheasant was spotted, is an important ecological security barrier in Hubei Province and even the whole country. In recent years, with strengthened conservation measures and continued improvement in the ecological environment, more and more rare and endangered species have thrived here. The discovery of the Red-bellied Pheasant undoubtedly injects new vitality into the conservation work of the reserve. At the same time, it reminds people to further strengthen their awareness of ecological environmental protection and jointly safeguard our planet home.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2024/05-30/10225709.shtml
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