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The Black-faced Spoonbill, a first-class conservation rare bird, has recently appeared in the Zhiben River in Taitung, with the number increasing from occasional sightings in the past to a record 13 this year. They are named "Spoonbill" due to their trumpet-shaped bills, which they use to forage in the water. Every winter and spring, the Black-faced Spoonbill migrates to Qigu in Tainan for the winter, but observations in Taitung are relatively rare. In recent years, the appearance of the Black-faced Spoonbill in Taitung has surprised the public, especially at the Forest Park and the mouth of the Zhiben River, attracting many tourists. Ecological workers point out that they move elegantly and have highly efficient hunting skills, making them worthy of people's attention.

The endangered black-faced spoonbill was recently spotted at the estuary of the Zhihben River in Taitung, and due to its unique trumpet-shaped bill used for foraging in the water, it is also known as "la fei." Every year during the winter and spring, the black-faced spoonbill migrates to Qigu in Tainan for wintering, with numbers reaching up to a thousand, becoming a famous ecological landscape in the area.

In the past, the black-faced spoonbill was occasionally seen in Taitung, but in recent years, the frequency and number of sightings have significantly increased. Last year, 9 were spotted simultaneously, while this year’s record has reached 13. Ecologists noted that the foraging posture of the black-faced spoonbill in the water is quite interesting, embodying its nickname "la fei." This species is a common winter visitor in Taiwan, but due to its scarce population, it is classified as a level one protected wildlife species and is internationally considered an endangered species.

Every October, these birds migrate from the north to the south, making Qigu their primary winter habitat, where they become regular visitors. In contrast, the black-faced spoonbill is a rare visitor to Taitung. At the end of last year, during the landscape renovation process at Taitung Forest Park, 9 black-faced spoonbills were spotted for the first time, setting a new local record for sightings since the area's transformation, much to the delight of the public and tourists. As a result, the construction unit paused work until the birds departed before resuming operations.

This spring, citizens discovered about 12 to 13 black-faced spoonbills again at the estuary of the Zhihben River. After a short period of resting and foraging, they flew away, setting a new record. It was unprecedented to see so many black-faced spoonbills at once; ecologists pointed out that previously, they were only occasionally seen in fish ponds, usually elegantly foraging in shallow waters. However, this time, the 3 black-faced spoonbills observed were particularly agile, using their bills to probe the water for food, showcasing their "la fei" traits. Moreover, the sensors around their bill can accurately detect the presence of prey in the water, making their seemingly random actions actually quite efficient, prompting further observation.