Animals

Black-Faced Spoonbill Numbers Rise, but Threats Remain

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By Devin Tsai/Sandy Chi

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Black-faced spoonbills have returned to Taiwan for the winter, and their numbers are on the rise. In Budai Township in Chiayi County alone, nearly 1,600 birds were spotted in October, around 450 more than during the same period last year. But despite this encouraging trend, the migratory birds continue to face threats to their survival, including harmful bacteria and solar panel installations.