Jiuzhaigou National Park

🇨🇳 China

🦌 Tufted Deer Haven in Jiuzhaigou
🌍 #265 Global · 3.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #26 in Asia #60 in Savanna & Grassland
China, China 781 spp. recorded

Jiuzhaigou National Park is a protected mountain reserve nestled in the Min Shan mountain range of Sichuan, China. This high-altitude grassland habitat features sweeping alpine meadows, dense thickets, and deep river valleys carved into dramatic peaks. Unlike lower tropical reserves, this dramatic terrain relies on cold-adapted flora and high-elevation terrain to sustain its wildlife populations.

33.345° N   103.895° E

Wildlife

SIGHTING PROBABILITY Share of citizen-science records from the park that report this species
<5%
Rare5–20%
With luck20–40%
Possible40–70%
Likely>70%
Very likely
ACTIVITY PATTERN
☀️ Diurnal 🌙 Nocturnal 🌅 Crepuscular ☀️🌙 Day & Night

⭐ Iconic Species

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey ★
EN Endemic

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinopithecus roxellana

Insufficient data
Tufted Deer ★
NT

Tufted Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Elaphodus cephalophus

30–40% · Possible
Red-billed Blue Magpie ★
LC

Red-billed Blue Magpie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Urocissa erythroryncha

Insufficient data
🐸 No photo available
★
VU Endemic

Alpine Stream Salamander

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Batrachuperus tibetanus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Chestnut Thrush
LC

Chestnut Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdus rubrocanus

60–70% · Likely
Elliot's Laughingthrush
LC

Elliot's Laughingthrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Trochalopteron elliotii

60–70% · Likely
Buff-barred Warbler
LC

Buff-barred Warbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Phylloscopus pulcher

50–60% · Likely
Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
LC

Chinese White-browed Rosefinch

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Carpodacus dubius

50–60% · Likely
White-throated Redstart
LC

White-throated Redstart

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Phoenicurus schisticeps

40–50% · Likely
Gray-headed Bullfinch
LC

Gray-headed Bullfinch

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pyrrhula erythaca

40–50% · Likely
Himalayan Vulture
NT

Himalayan Vulture

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Gyps himalayensis

40–50% · Likely
Rufous-vented Tit
LC

Rufous-vented Tit

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Periparus rubidiventris

40–50% · Likely
White-backed Thrush
LC Endemic

White-backed Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdus kessleri

40–50% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

40–50% · Likely
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
LC

Slaty-backed Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ficedula erithacus

40–50% · Likely
Goldcrest
LC Endemic

Goldcrest

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Regulus regulus

40–50% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey ★
EN Endemic

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinopithecus roxellana

Insufficient data
Tufted Deer ★
NT

Tufted Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Elaphodus cephalophus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Père David's Rock Squirrel
LC Endemic

Père David's Rock Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Sciurotamias davidianus

30–40% · Possible
Siberian Weasel
LC Endemic

Siberian Weasel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Mustela sibirica

20–30% · Possible
Domestic Yak

Domestic Yak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Bos grunniens

Insufficient data
Chinese Goral

Chinese Goral

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Naemorhedus griseus

Insufficient data
Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel
LC

Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Tamiops swinhoei

Insufficient data
Bharal
LC Endemic

Bharal

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Pseudois nayaur

Insufficient data
Wild Boar
LC Endemic

Wild Boar

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Sus scrofa

Insufficient data
Chinese Red Panda

Chinese Red Panda

Mammal

Ailurus styani

Insufficient data
Eastern Roe Deer
LC

Eastern Roe Deer

Mammal

Capreolus pygargus

Insufficient data
Woolly Hare
LC

Woolly Hare

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Lepus oiostolus

Insufficient data
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

Insufficient data
Himalayan Marmot
LC

Himalayan Marmot

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Marmota himalayana

Insufficient data

⭐ Iconic Species

Red-billed Blue Magpie ★
LC

Red-billed Blue Magpie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Urocissa erythroryncha

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Chestnut Thrush
LC

Chestnut Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdus rubrocanus

60–70% · Likely
Elliot's Laughingthrush
LC

Elliot's Laughingthrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Trochalopteron elliotii

60–70% · Likely
Buff-barred Warbler
LC

Buff-barred Warbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Phylloscopus pulcher

50–60% · Likely
Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
LC

Chinese White-browed Rosefinch

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Carpodacus dubius

50–60% · Likely
White-throated Redstart
LC

White-throated Redstart

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Phoenicurus schisticeps

40–50% · Likely
Gray-headed Bullfinch
LC

Gray-headed Bullfinch

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pyrrhula erythaca

40–50% · Likely
Himalayan Vulture
NT

Himalayan Vulture

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Gyps himalayensis

40–50% · Likely
Rufous-vented Tit
LC

Rufous-vented Tit

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Periparus rubidiventris

40–50% · Likely
White-backed Thrush
LC Endemic

White-backed Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdus kessleri

40–50% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

40–50% · Likely
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
LC

Slaty-backed Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ficedula erithacus

40–50% · Likely
Goldcrest
LC Endemic

Goldcrest

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Regulus regulus

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Jiuzhai pitviper

Jiuzhai pitviper

Reptile

Gloydius lateralis

Insufficient data

⭐ Iconic Species

🐸 No photo available
★
VU Endemic

Alpine Stream Salamander

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Batrachuperus tibetanus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Asiatic Toad
LC Endemic

Asiatic Toad

Amphibian

Bufo gargarizans

Insufficient data
Plateau Brown Frog
LC Endemic

Plateau Brown Frog

Amphibian

Rana kukunoris

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Troop Displays

JunJulAugNov

Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys engage in social grooming, playful chases, and vocalizations in mixed troops, especially along valley edges near Zharu Valley’s bamboo groves.

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
EN Endemic

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinopithecus roxellana

Insufficient data
🐦

Red-billed Blue Magpie Courtship Flights

FebJun

Red-billed Blue Magpies perform acrobatic aerial displays with synchronized wingbeats and tail fanning, often near Zha Lake’s clear waters, accompanied by loud, musical calls.

Red-billed Blue Magpie
LC

Red-billed Blue Magpie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Urocissa erythroryncha

Insufficient data
🦌

Tufted Deer Dawn Foraging

JanFebMarMayDec

Tufted Deer emerge at dawn to graze on alpine meadows and forest edges, particularly around Sparkling Lake and Five-Color Lake, where their tufted ears and cautious movements are easily observed.

Tufted Deer
NT

Tufted Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Elaphodus cephalophus

30–40% · Possible

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Species Total
30–40
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
5–10
5–10
10–20
5–10
<5
20–30
20–30
30–40
5–10
5–10
40–50
5–10
Tufted Deer
40–50
60–70
50–60
10–20
30–40
20–30
5–10
10–20
10–20
10–20
10–20
40–50
Red-billed Blue Magpie
5–10
30–40
10–20
5–10
5–10
30–40
5–10
5–10
5–10
5–10
10–20
5–10
Alpine Stream Salamander
5–10
5–10
10–20
5–10
20–30
30–40
30–40
5–10
5–10
5–10
5–10
5–10
Chestnut Thrush
50–60
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
80–90
60–70
50–60
40–50
40–50
50–60
40–50
Elliot's Laughingthrush
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
80–90
40–50
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
Buff-barred Warbler
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
60–70
40–50
30–40
60–70
30–40
40–50
30–40
Chinese White-browed Rosefinch
40–50
50–60
40–50
50–60
40–50
60–70
40–50
40–50
30–40
30–40
40–50
50–60
White-throated Redstart
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
30–40
30–40
20–30
40–50
50–60
40–50
Gray-headed Bullfinch
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
30–40
40–50
40–50
30–40
Himalayan Vulture
30–40
30–40
40–50
60–70
60–70
50–60
30–40
40–50
20–30
20–30
30–40
30–40
Rufous-vented Tit
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
20–30
30–40
40–50
50–60
50–60
30–40
White-backed Thrush
30–40
30–40
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
30–40
20–30
20–30
30–40
30–40
Large-billed Crow
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
50–60
50–60
30–40
40–50
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
30–40
30–40
40–50
20–30
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
20–30
20–30
30–40
30–40
Goldcrest
40–50
50–60
30–40
50–60
50–60
40–50
30–40
30–40
30–40
20–30
30–40
30–40
Animal Events
🦌 Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Troop Displays
🐦 Red-billed Blue Magpie Courtship Flights
🦌 Tufted Deer Dawn Foraging

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Good
🦌 Tufted Deer Haven in Jiuzhaigou

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Very good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.2 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
563
🐒 Mammals
157
🦎 Reptiles
36
🐸 Amphibians
25
781 Total Species
850 Global average across 296 parks
40 Threatened 139 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
2.6 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
50%
📊
Coverage (153 species at ≥5% of 781 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
20%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (12 bird)
46% Global avg
0%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
134 Global avg
113
🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
15 Global avg
8
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
27 Global avg
16

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Jiuzhaigou National Park?

The most likely sightings are Chestnut Thrush (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Elliot's Laughingthrush (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Buff-barred Warbler (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers), Chinese White-browed Rosefinch (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers), White-throated Redstart (seen by 40–50% of wildlife watchers) — among 781 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou National Park for wildlife?

May has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.

Can you see Golden Snub-nosed Monkey in Jiuzhaigou National Park?

Yes — about 19% of wildlife watchers report a Golden Snub-nosed Monkey sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 4 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Tufted Deer in Jiuzhaigou National Park?

Yes — about 35% of wildlife watchers report a Tufted Deer sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 16 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Red-billed Blue Magpie in Jiuzhaigou National Park?

Yes — about 18% of wildlife watchers report a Red-billed Blue Magpie sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 3 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Alpine Stream Salamander in Jiuzhaigou National Park?

Yes — about 19% of wildlife watchers report a Alpine Stream Salamander sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 3 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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