An endangered breed of non-migratory bird, known as Pheasant-tailed jacanas, have been found to be victims of pesticide ingestion in Tainan. Now local authorities are working hard to create a safer feeding zone for this precious species.

　　Due to Taiwan's plummeting pheasant-tailed jacana population, bird watchers have been traveling to Tainan in droves in recent months. Pheasant-tailed jacanas are considered endangered in Taiwan, and the island's population is mainly found around the Chianan Plain.

　　After a special park for the species was established in Tainan, the population grew from less than 50 to 380 last year. However, recent studies show that the figure has plummeted to 220 this year due to accidental ingestion of pesticides.

　　Until now, the park has been used as a summer breeding ground for the species. In light of recent developments, park workers are planting a 6-hectare water chestnut field as a safe feeding zone for the jacanas while simultaneously planning an expansion.

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