The largest tree in China, covering 13,000 square meters, and tens of thousands of birds perched on it

When it comes to trees, we see them in our daily life. Although some numbers may not be named, at least we know a little bit about them. So if you want to say which tree is the largest tree in China, you may be confused. The largest tree in China, covering 13,000 square meters, is home to tens of thousands of birds. This tree is located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province. It is a dense ancient banyan tree. What is often associated with him is the title of "Bird's Paradise", which is now a famous local scenic spot.

"Bird's Paradise" is actually a very suitable environment for birds to survive. Because of the existence of this ancient banyan tree, tens of thousands of birds live here, which is very spectacular. The appearance of such a scene is still related to the characteristics of the banyan tree itself. Banyan trees can generally grow to 15 meters to 25 meters, with thick trunks and extremely lush crowns. In addition, the banyan tree also has a feature, that is, there are many pores on its branches, and many air roots will grow on the pores, and the air roots will grow downward and grow into the pillar roots of the tree. nourished by it.

In addition, these aerial roots will slowly become new trunks over time, thereby expanding. Now this ancient banyan tree is not only luxuriant, its coverage area has even reached 13,000 square meters, making it the largest tree in China. And you know, about 400 years ago, Bird Paradise was just an obscure man-made mound in the river. Later, a villager planted a banyan branch on the mound after it was completed. The small branches have now grown into a towering tree.

So why do so many birds like to roost here? First, the small fish and shrimp in Bird Paradise provide the birds with a rich source of food that allows them to survive. And the river is their natural barrier, resisting many natural enemies for them, allowing them to live carefree here. The safety of the environment and the abundance of food make it a good choice for birds to settle down.

In addition, the existence of the ancient banyan tree also provides a nesting place for the birds, providing shade in summer and sheltering from wind and rain in winter. The broad canopy is like a natural embrace, embracing the bird's home and allowing them to thrive. Of course, being able to live in peace in this place is also inseparable from the care of the local people from generation to generation. There are countless examples of people killing birds across the country, but the locals here appreciate birds and go to great lengths to protect them.

Today's Bird Paradise is a large-scale scenic spot with the theme of bird ecological scenery, and it is also one of the largest natural bird watching paradises in China. When tourists come here, they can not only enjoy the largest and most magnificent ancient banyan tree in China, but also enjoy the magnificent scene of ten thousand birds flying together.