Kai Pflug

Kai is a German chemist and consultant who has been living in Shanghai for the past 22 years. Whenever he is not cleaning the toilets of his multiple indoor cats, he either goes birding or edits/writes for 10,000 Birds (www.10000birds.com), a collaborative website for birders. The long-standing site has about 2 new posts every day, covering all aspects of birds and birding, including such as posts on birding experiences, bird book reviews, profiles of bird guides and birding lodges, birding humor, bird photos, and much more.

Joined: November 19, 2025
Articles: 1

Asia, Birds, China, Nepal

Ten of China’s Most Interesting Bird Families

Black-faced Laughingthrush in the wild surrounded by nature

Guest post by Kai Pflug.
China is home to more than 1,400 bird species and some of the most unique bird families on the planet. This guide explores ten fascinating groups, and why China remains one of the world’s most exciting destinations for birdwatchers.

Kai Pflug
November 21, 2025

Ten of China’s Most Interesting Bird Families

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