Abstract:In order to provide reference data for the protection of migratory birds, in 2020, the diversity of Shanwei City was investigated by using the method of line transects and point count, combined with literature and internet data. The results showed that a total of 335 species were recorded, belonging to 18 orders, 67 family, 172 genus. Among these, 8 species were listed in the first category and 48 species in the second category of the Lists of Wildlife under Special State Protection in China. The fauna was dominated by the oriental bird, with 138 species, and 126 species were palaearctic bird. The resident bird had the advantage, with 156 species, and 116 species were winter bird. Among the 335 species, 22 were dominant species, 35 were common, 81 were unusual, 197 were rare. The survey regions of Shanwei City in descending order of G-F index is Haifeng County(0.83), Luhe County(0.82), Lufeng City(0.77), and Urban Area(0.68). The results showed that Shanwei City was a habitat for the endangered birds such as Emberiza aureola and Platalea mino. Shanwei City should strengthen the conservation of birds and their habitats.