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The Black-faced Spoonbill has recently appeared at Zhiben River in Taitung, and because of its unique spoon-shaped bill, it is referred to as "Spoonbill." Every year during winter and spring, this first-class conservation category rare bird migrates to Qigu in Tainan for the winter, but in recent years, the frequency and number of sightings in Taitung have increased. Last year, 9 individuals were spotted, and this year set a new record with 13 individuals. These birds typically feed in shallow waters, moving gracefully and drawing attention. The Black-faced Spoonbill, with its charming appearance and precise feeding techniques, has become a rare ecological sight in Taitung, attracting many spectators.

The first-class protected Black-faced Spoonbill has appeared at the estuary of Jhiben River in Taitung. Because they skillfully use their trumpet-shaped bills to forage in the water, they are also known as "la fei." Every year during the winter and spring seasons, these rare protected birds migrate to Qigu in Tainan to spend the winter, with numbers reaching up to a thousand, becoming a famous ecological landscape in the area. In recent years, the frequency and number of Black-faced Spoonbills, which originally appeared infrequently in Taitung, have gradually increased. Last year, there was a sighting of nine at once, and this year it set a record with a count of thirteen.

Ecological workers describe the foraging姿態 of the Black-faced Spoonbill as particularly interesting, as they "la around" in the water. The Black-faced Spoonbill, as a common winter migratory bird in Taiwan, is rare in numbers and is classified as a first-class protected wildlife species. Internationally, it is also categorized as an endangered species. These birds migrate from the north to the south every October, making Qigu their winter habitat, while in Taitung, they appear rarely.

At the end of last year, Taitung Forest Park welcomed nine Black-faced Spoonbills for the first time during a landscape renovation process. This was not only a first for the park but also set a historical record for Taitung, delighting the public and tourists. As a result, the construction unit temporarily halted work, waiting for the flock to leave before resuming. This spring, the public again discovered a group of Black-faced Spoonbills at the estuary of Jhiben River, with numbers around twelve to thirteen. After a brief stay for foraging, they flew away the day before yesterday, once again breaking the record.

Observers noted that they had never seen so many Black-faced Spoonbills before. In the past, they were only occasionally seen in fish ponds in Taitung, typically foraging in shallow waters with graceful and gentle movements. However, the three Black-faced Spoonbills observed this time were particularly agile, frequently using their trumpet-shaped bills to continuously search for food in the water, hence earning the nickname "la fei." These bills are surrounded by sensors that can accurately detect whether there is prey in the water. Their seemingly random movements are actually very professional and efficient, combined with their adorable appearance, making it hard to take one’s eyes off them.