The Zhiben Wetlands (simplified Chinese: 知本湿地; traditional Chinese: 知本濕地; pinyin: Zhīběn Shīdì) is a wetland in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan.

Zhiben Wetlands
知本濕地 (Chinese)
Zhiben Wetlands is located in Taitung County
Zhiben Wetlands
Zhiben Wetlands
LocationTaitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°41′38.3″N 121°03′54.6″E / 22.693972°N 121.065167°E / 22.693972; 121.065167
Typewetland

Geography

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The wetland is a major habitat for endangered migratory birds.[1][2][3]

Transportation

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The wetlands is accessible within walking distance south of Zhiben Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jhiben Wetlands severely damaged, birdwatchers say". Taipei Times. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ Chiu, Yu-tzu (27 January 2005). "Spoonbill population on the rise, study shows". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ Chen, Hsien-yi; Chung, Jake (15 May 2016). "Taitung village urges wetland conservation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 September 2021.