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The Black-faced Spoonbill, a rare bird listed as a first-class protected species, has recently appeared at the estuary of the Zhiben River in Taitung. Due to its trumpet-shaped beak used for foraging in the water, it is commonly known as the "spoonbill." Every winter and spring, a large number of Black-faced Spoonbills migrate to Qigu in Tainan for the winter. In recent years, their sightings and numbers in Taitung have been on the rise; last year, nine were spotted, and this year a new record of thirteen has been set. Although this migratory bird is commonly seen in Taiwan, it is rare in quantity, which is why it is listed as an endangered species. Recently, the 12 to 13 Black-faced Spoonbills seen at the Zhiben River attracted many spectators, as they gracefully foraged in the water, showcasing their agile movements, which left onlookers in awe.

The first-class protected black-faced spoonbill recently appeared at the mouth of the Zhiben River in Taitung. They are good at foraging in the water with their trumpet-shaped bills, which is why they are also known as "la fei." Every year, during the winter and spring seasons, the rare protected bird, the black-faced spoonbill, migrates to Qigu in Tainan for the winter, with numbers reaching up to a thousand, becoming a well-known ecological sight in the area.

The black-faced spoonbill, which used to occasionally appear in Taitung, has significantly increased in sightings and numbers in recent years. Last year, there were once 9 individuals sighted, and this year it reached 13, setting a new record. Ecologists point out that their foraging postures are quite interesting, appearing to "la lai la qu." The black-faced spoonbill is a common winter visitor in Taiwan, but due to its small population, it has been listed as a first-class protected wildlife species and internationally recognized as an endangered species.

Every October, the black-faced spoonbill migrates south from the north, with Qigu becoming their winter habitat, while they are considered rare visitors in Taitung. At the end of last year, Taitung Forest Park welcomed 9 black-faced spoonbills for the first time during a landscape renovation, setting a historical high in Taitung and surprising many locals and tourists. As a result, the construction team paused operations and resumed work only after the birds left.

This spring, people observed about 12 to 13 black-faced spoonbills briefly resting and foraging before flying away at the mouth of the Zhiben River, breaking previous records. In the past, the black-faced spoonbill was only occasionally seen at fish ponds in Taitung, usually foraging gracefully near the shallow waters. However, during this observation, 3 black-faced spoonbills displayed particularly agile movements, using their trumpet-shaped bills to search for food in the water, showcasing their exceptional skills.

These bills are surrounded by sensors that can accurately detect the presence of prey in the water, making their seemingly random movements actually very professional and efficient. Their adorable appearance makes many people unable to resist the urge to take a closer look.