FLIGHT was formed as a direct response to the massive scale of songbird trade in Indonesia, most of which involves the trapping of wild birds to supply the demand. As a result, numerous species are experiencing population declines, with some facing local extinction in their natural habitats.

It is estimated that millions of Indonesia’s songbirds are stolen from the wild each year to meet market demand. They are sold illegally, openly, and in cruel ways.

We are the single organization that focuses on combating illegal songbird trade in Indonesia and we work at the frontline.

Our investigations have confirmed that many wild bird traders are implicated in the illegal trade and smuggling of another species. Therefore, while FLIGHT is primarily focused to saving songbirds, our investigations have also supported the rescue of other species, such as Orangutans, proboscis monkeys, The grizzled tree-kangaroos, Sun Bear, hornbills, eagles, leopard cats, Gibbons, from the illegal wildlife trade.

We also collaborates with the government to carry out community empowerment programs and joint patrols to keep birds safe from poachers’ traps.

We are officially registered at the Ministry of Legal and Human Rights on 6th of February 2018 (Reg #AHU-0001636.AH.01.04.Tahun 2018)  as a Not-For-Profit conservation group in Indonesia.