Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall Introduction
The Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall will be temporarily closed for rust removal and reinforcement work starting from April 6, 2023 (Thursday). The reopening time can be checked on the Facebook fan page. The exhibition hall is located not far from the Black-faced Spoonbill Birdwatching Pavilion and its main habitat, built on water with a unique design intended to avoid disturbing the natural ecosystem. Inside the hall, 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 Bureau of Agricultural Products). The Black-faced Spoonbill is known as the “Black-faced Dancer” and is listed as an endangered species. Currently, there is a stable population wintering at the Qigu Zengwen River estuary, arriving in Taiwan around September to October and staying until March to May the following year. 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 see the impressive sight of a Black-faced Spoonbill taking flight. In addition to the well-known Black-faced Spoonbill, there are about 200 species of migratory birds at the Zengwen River estuary, with a greater variety observed in winter. Common sightings include gulls and sandpipers, while resident birds such as the spotted dove and white-browed bulbul are also prevalent, showcasing a rich diversity of birdlife.
