Black-faced Spoonbill Bird-watching Pavilion

The Black-faced Spoonbill is a globally endangered bird species, with a total population of no more than 3,000 individuals. The Taijiang area is currently the wintering habitat with the largest population of Black-faced Spoonbills in the world, with the maximum wintering numbers in recent years almost always exceeding 1,000. Before their northward migration in spring, they feed frequently, sometimes appearing in fallow fish farms by the roadside where water levels are suitable. They prefer to be active at night, and during the day, large flocks gather in open, undisturbed coastal wetlands or fish farms to rest. When flying, their necks are extended straight, and their posture is elegant, earning them the nickname 'Black-faced Dancers'. When foraging, they usually form small groups and feed collectively, swinging their slightly open bills from side to side in the water to search for and catch small fish and shrimp.