Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall Introduction
The Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall is located not far from the Black-faced Spoonbill Birdwatching Pavilion and its main habitat. The building is situated on water and features a unique design to avoid disturbing the natural ecosystem. Inside, there are exhibition spaces that provide detailed information about the Black-faced Spoonbill, including its life history, wetland ecology, conservation efforts, and sustainable development. (This exhibition hall is affiliated with the Agricultural Research Institute of the Council of Agriculture.) The Black-faced Spoonbill, also known as the "Black-faced Dancer," is classified as an endangered species. Currently, there is a stable population of Black-faced Spoonbills that migrates to the Qigu Zengwen River Estuary to winter annually, arriving in Taiwan from September to October and staying until the following March to May. The Black-faced Spoonbill rests during the day and forages at night, starting to play, bathe, or preen their feathers around 4 or 5 PM. If you're lucky, you might even witness the magnificent sight of the Black-faced Spoonbill soaring in flight. Besides the well-known Black-faced Spoonbill, there are about 200 species of migratory birds at the Zengwen River estuary. In winter, a wider variety of birds can be observed, with common families including gulls and sandpipers. Resident birds such as the spotted dove and white-browed bulbul are also frequently seen, making the birdlife resources quite rich.
