There are 439 species of terrestrial vertebrates discovered in Shanxi,71 of which belong to National key protection wild nimals. Brown eared pheasant, the provincial bird, isaworldfamous rarity.

• 山西已发现的陆栖动物439种。其中国家级重点保护野生动物71种。省乌褐马鸡为世界闻名的珍稀鸟类。