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

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. 

Our dedication to tackle the illegal trade of wild birds in Indonesia has been recognised by government authorities. On Tuesday, 17 October 2023, Flight received an award from the Indonesian Quarantine Agency for its participation in supporting the implementation of the duties and functions of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency in efforts to protect natural resources in Indonesia Territory. The award was presented by the Director General of Law Enforcement MoEF Rasio Ridho Sani to the Executive Director of FLIGHT Marison Guciano at the Emersia Hotel, Bandar Lampung. 

In addition, FLIGHT was also awarded by the Military Police of Main Naval Base VI, Military Police of Main Naval Base III, Military Police of Military Sea Command, and the South Sulawesi Natural Resources Conservation Center for our support in raising awareness to more than 700 Navy personnel in different units and regions.

Over the last five years, our work monitoring wildlife markets and investigating the illegal trade of wild birds have become key to supporting law enforcement efforts, especially where protected species are involved. FLIGHT’s support for key government agencies has directly led to numerous large-scale confiscations and arrests in areas where we are working with authorities.

We have supported the rescue of more than 300,000 wild birds from poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. Dozens of major traffickers have been sentenced to fines and prison sentences and many of them have been bankrupted and have ceased operations.