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15-658: Kam Shan may refer to several places in Hong Kong: Kam Shan Country Park ( 金山郊野公園 ) Kam Shan ( 金山 ), also known as Golden Hill , a hill within Kam Shan Country Park Kam Shan, Tai Po District ( 錦山 ), an area including and around Kam Shan Village ( 錦山村 ), in Tai Po District Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

30-536: A warning against eating monkey meat, saying "their meat can contain unknown viruses . It's a myth that it's nutritious." Under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, anyone hunting or willingly disturbing wild animals is liable to a fine of HK$ 100,000 and one year in jail. 22°21′07″N 114°09′13″E  /  22.35186°N 114.15353°E  / 22.35186; 114.15353 House swift The house swift ( Apus nipalensis )

45-555: A wingspan of 12.5-14.5 cm. Its body size ranges from 14 to 16 cm and weighs approximately 20-35 g. This species has a dark, slightly forked tail. Other than the white rump band and white throat-patch, the house swift has a black plumage, darker than the little swift. The name Apus nipalensis has two parts. Apus is the genus for swifts, and comes from the Latin word for the swift, or swallow with no feet. Nipalensis means from Nepal . Currently, there are four subspecies of

60-467: Is a species of swift in the family Apodidae . It is found in Japan, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. It is capable of flying long distances by alternately shutting off hemispheres of its brain in-flight. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the little swift, under the name Apus affinis subfurcatus. The house swift looks quite similar to the little swift. It is a small bird, but a medium-sized swift, with

75-753: Is also a shelter of squirrels and many bird species. There are about 2,100 wild monkeys in Hong Kong, about 1,800 of them in Kam Shan country park. The park also provide habitat for forest animals found in few other parts of Hong Kong. Among these are protected species like the crested goshawk ( Accipiter trivirgatus ). Other birds found in the park include the black-eared kite ( Milvus migrans lineatus ), house swift ( Apus (affinis) nipalensis ), greater coucal ( Centropus s.sinensis ), common kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis ), rufous-backed shrike ( Lanius schach ) and common tailorbird ( Orthotomus sutorius ). Since

90-575: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kam Shan Country Park Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the slopes of Golden Hill and several places along the western ridge at the park. From these vantage points, the whole length of Smuggler's Ridge , Tai Mo Shan (the highest peak in Hong Kong), Needle Hill , Sha Tin New Town , Lion Rock and Beacon Hill can be seen. The northern part of Kowloon,

105-677: The 1950s, exotic flora species have been progressively introduced to Kam Shan Country Park. These exotic species includes Brisbane box ( Lophostemon confertus ) and eucalyptus species from Australia , and the charming paper-bark tree ( Melaleuca quinquenervia ). The Country Park is very rich in flora, with a great diversity of native and exotic species. Melastoma species, rose myrtle ( Rhodomyrtus tomentosa ), acronychia ( Acronychia pedunculata ), Hong Kong gordonia ( Gordonia axillaris ), fragrant litsea ( Litsea cubeba ), red machilus ( Machilus thunbergii ), pop-gun seed ( Bridelia tomentosa ) and ivy tree ( Heptapleurum heptaphyllum ), and

120-427: The first clutch have taken flight. A few weeks later, the second clutch hatches. The last fledglings leave the nest by mid-September. The clutch sizes can vary, ranging anywhere from one to five eggs. The incubation period can last anywhere from 20 to 30 days. Like many swallows and swifts, house swifts eat in the air. They mainly feed on small organisms that are dispersed throughout the air. A fecal analysis discovered

135-489: The house swift: Apus nipalensis nipalensis , Apus nipalensis subfurcatus , Apus nipalensis furcatus , and Apus nipalensis kuntzi . The house swift is highly aerial, spending much of its time feeding in the air. The house swift is generally found on the Asian continent. Each subspecies has a slightly different distribution throughout the continent. House swifts live both in urban and rural areas of Asia. They've been found from

150-890: The mountainous regions of Nepal and in cities and towns in China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. It has been found in North America only one time in 2012; it was identified as a house swift after DNA sequencing. However, this observation was unaccepted as the bird was dead when found. House swifts have two main areas of nesting: in cliffs or in urban areas. When nesting in urban areas, this species tends to prefer under roof overhangs of buildings or in tunnels. Many nest in cliffs on offshore islands near Vietnam. House swifts build their nest using their saliva to messily stick together leaves, branches and feathers. The house swift has one breeding period with, generally, two broods per year. The first egg-laying period takes three weeks. By early June, all fledglings from

165-539: The park. Kam Shan, or Monkey Hill to most locals, is a famous macaques kingdom in Hong Kong. The macaques are the largest group of mammals in the park. The most significant species occurring here are rhesus macaque ( Macaca mulatta ) and long-tailed macaque ( Macaca fascicularis ). These monkeys are probably descendants of monkeys released by pet owners in the 1920s, whereas wild macaque groups native to Hong Kong have almost disappeared due to habitat destruction and over-hunting. Apart from monkeys, this Country Park

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180-463: The ram-rod bamboo ( Pseudosasa hindsii ) are the common varieties in the Country Park. According to park wardens, since 2006 about 38 animal traps have been found in the park. An animal rights volunteer group was formed in 2007 when people discovered illegal hunting activities in the park. Dead monkeys wounded with sharp objects have been found in the park since 2007. On 3 March 2009 a dead monkey

195-421: The title Kam Shan . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kam_Shan&oldid=1184542458 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing traditional Chinese-language text Short description

210-499: The western anchorage of the harbour, Stonecutters Island , the housing estates of Kwai Chung , the container port , the industrial parts of Tsing Yi Island and the town of Tsuen Wan can also be viewed from here. The park is famous for its conservations of macaque monkeys . An area of granite of the Upper Jurassic period (formed between 130 million and 160 million years ago), the rocks are well exposed in road cuttings inside

225-568: Was found with a loop trap around its leg with body stab wounds. According to rights group, 300 wild monkeys were slaughtered for mainland China in May 2009. A man also used a BB gun to shoot the monkeys and shot one of the volunteers. Police arrived at the scene, Food and health chief York Chow Yat-ngok said he stepped up patrols to clear traps. Kwan Chi-yee, president of the Hong Kong Chinese Herbalists Association, issued

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