The green peafowl, China's native pheasant species, is under top-level protection as efforts are stepped up to boost numbers of the endangered birds. (Photos: China Daily)

Rangers learn how to use infrared cameras to protect the green peafowl in its habitat in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province.

The green peafowl, China's native pheasant species, is under top-level protection as efforts are stepped up to boost numbers of the endangered birds.