Pheasant Tailed Jacana Conservation Park

Tainan > Taiwan

Park that was established to protect the Pheasant-tailed Jacana , a bird species that was once on the brink of extinction in Taiwan.

Added* by Alexander Lin-Moore
Most recent update 21 January 2025

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Description

The Pheasant-tailed Jacana Conservation Park is located in Tainan and covers an area of 15 hectares. It includes artificial wetlands designed to provide a suitable habitat for Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and educational activities to learn about the importance of eco-conservation. The park is a great example of successful conservation efforts, as the population of these birds has significantly increased since the park's establishment.

Besides Pheasant-tailed Jacana you can observe many other species of birds. Especially ducks, herons, waders and water birds such as Greater Painted-snipe, Black-winged Stilt, Little Grebe, Little Ringed Plover, Oriental Pratincole, Wood Sandpiper and Black-crowned Night Heron.

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Access

The Pheasant-tailed Jacana Conservation Park is located in Tainan in the Guantian District, west of Wushantou Reservoir and south of the flood-relief channel. By Train: Longtian Station is a short walk southwest to the park. By Car: you can park your car along Yulong Road, which is near the park. Press P on the map for directions or coordinates. By Bus or taxi: You can also use local buses or taxis to reach the park from various parts of Tainan.

There is no entrance fee. Opening hours: Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00. Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00. Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00. Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00. Friday: 09:00 – 17:00. Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00. If you want to have a guided tour, make an appointment at least two weeks in advance. E-mail: jacana.tw@gmail.com. Tel: 06-5792153, 06-5793911.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

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Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Pheasant-tailed Jacana
(Hydrophasianus chirurgus)

2. Greater Painted-snipe
(Rostratula benghalensis)

3. Oriental Pratincole
(Glareola maldivarum)

4. Black-winged Stilt
(Himantopus himantopus)

5. Little Ringed Plover
(Charadrius dubius)

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