巴东近距离“捕捉”金雕身影，三峡库区生态持续向好
Close-Up Golden Eagle Sighting in Badong,Three Gorges Reservoir Area Ecosystem Continues to Improve
翻译：刘敏 温芷晗 卫拉（湖北大学）
Translators: Liu Min, Wen Zhihan, Lisa M. K (Hubei University)
楚天都市报极目新闻讯（通讯员焦国斌 吴以红）11月22日，湖北巴东金丝猴国家级自然保护区工作人员在巡护途中，成功近距离拍摄到国家一级重点保护野生动物金雕的清晰影像（如图）。这一罕见画面，生动印证了三峡库区生物多样性保护取得扎实成效。
Jimu News (By correspondents: Jiao Guobin, Wu Yihong)On November 22, staff of the Hubei Badong Golden Monkey National Nature Reserve captured rare close-up images of a golden eagle—a national first-class protected wildlife species—during a routine patrol (pictured). This extraordinary sighting is a testament to the tangible achievements in biodiversity conservation within the Three Gorges Reservoir area.
位于北纬30度生物多样性富集带的湖北巴东金丝猴国家级自然保护区，总面积超过30万亩，森林覆盖率高达95.39%，为众多珍稀动植物提供了优质栖息地。此次记录到的金雕为成年个体，通体深棕色，羽毛间点缀白色斑纹，头顶棕黄色羽毛形如冠冕，黄色钩状喙锋利有力，眼神锐利，尽显猛禽威仪。清晰影像也为物种识别与科学研究提供了珍贵资料。
Located within the biodiverse-rich belt near 30°N latitude, the Hubei Badong Golden Monkey National Nature Reserve spans over 30,000 mu (about 200 square kilometers) with forest coverage reaching 95.39%, providing an excellent habitat for many rare animals and plants. The golden eagle recorded this time is an adult, characterized by its dark brown plumage interspersed with white streaks, a crown-like patch of golden-brown feathers on its head, a sharp yellow hooked beak, and keen eyes—all highlighting its majestic raptor features. The clear images also offer valuable material for identifying the species and conducting scientific research.
金雕作为鹰科雕属的大型猛禽，翼展可达2.2米，最高俯冲时速达200公里，以中小型哺乳动物和鸟类为食，在自然生态中几乎没天敌。由于其对森林覆盖率和生态系统完整性要求极高，金雕被视为衡量区域生态质量的“旗舰物种”，目前已被列入《世界自然保护联盟濒危物种红色名录》。
As a large raptor of the Aquila genus, the golden eagle boasts a wingspan of up to 2.2 meters and can dive at speeds reaching 200 km/h. It preys on small to medium-sized mammals and birds and has almost no natural predators. Given its stringent requirements for forest coverage and ecosystem integrity, the golden eagle is regarded as a “flagship species” for assessing regional ecological quality and is currently listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
“金雕等猛禽频繁现身，充分说明保护区生物链完整、食物链丰富。”湖北巴东金丝猴国家级自然保护区管理局局长钱才东介绍，下一步将优化红外相机布设，增加监测频次，系统研究金雕等猛禽的活动范围与迁徙规律，进一步强化针对性保护。同时，通过法治宣传、社区共建、自然教育“三进”等方式，提升公众生态保护意识，筑牢生态安全屏障。
“The frequent appearances of raptors such as golden eagles fully indicate the integrity of the reserve’s biological chain and the richness of its food chain,” said Qian Caidong, head of the reserve’s administration bureau. He added that the next steps include optimizing the deployment of infrared cameras, increasing monitoring frequency, and systematically studying the activity ranges and migration patterns of golden eagles and other raptors to strengthen targeted conservation efforts. Meanwhile, initiatives such as legal awareness campaigns, community engagement, and nature education programs will be promoted to enhance public awareness of ecological protection and reinforce the ecological security barrier.
据了解，近年来，该保护区通过划定生态保护红线、修复栖息地、推广绿色生产方式，并引导当地村民从“狩猎者”转变为“守护者”，逐步构建起全方位的生态保护体系。截至目前，保护区内已记录陆生野生脊椎动物428种，其中国家重点保护野生动物达85种，川金丝猴种群数量也已增长至823只。
In recent years, the reserve has established a comprehensive ecological protection system by delineating ecological conservation red lines, restoring habitats, promoting green production methods, and encouraging local villagers to transition from “hunters” to “guardians.” To date, 428 species of terrestrial wild vertebrates have been recorded in the reserve, including 85 nationally protected wildlife species. The population of Golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana) has also increased to 823.