FLIGHT Assisted Bakaheuni Quarantine in confiscating illegally transported birds
Last night, FLIGHT Assisted Bakaheuni Quarantine in confiscating illegally transported birds. 300 live birds mainly white eye and sunbirds. These birds have been stolen from their homes in the wild. The birds are set for release today. Cramped and kept in small boxes with very little air, food or water. Then stuffed into a Bus…
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We have reported the illegal trade in protected animals in Sukahaji Market
On August 28, 2018 we have reported the illegal trade in protected animals in Sukahaji Market, Bandung, West Java, to the authorities. The photographic evidence which we have sent constitute compelling reasons for the government to close Indonesia’s bird markets. In addition to wild birds in the Indonesia’s cruel bird markets, you can also find…
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With your support, we will continue to fight for birds to fly free in the wild
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These haunting images of the victims of the illegal bird trade speak for themselves
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Why do we keep emphasising to the government that bird markets must be closed?
Our findings strongly show that these places not only became hubs for illegal trade in bird, but also places where animal cruelty routinely occurs. These photos speak more than words ever can.
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Seizure of protected bird species from a seller in Sukabumi by the police and supported by FLIGHT
On Thusday, 12 July 2018, Seizure of protected bird species from a seller in Sukabumi by the police and supported by FLIGHT. The animals seized were 2 crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela), 1 Changable Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) and 11 individuals from the sunbird Family. Seized birds were found in poor conditions, with loss of…
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FLIGHT and quarantine authorities at Bakaheuni port will jointly patrol to prevent smuggling of wild birds
From 23 May 2018, FLIGHT: Protecting Indonesia’s Birds and quarantine authorities at Bakaheuni port in Lampung, southern Sumatra, will jointly patrol the port to prevent smuggling of wildlife, especially wild birds, from Sumatra to Java. Bakauheni is a strategic port, connecting Sumatra and Java in the southern part of Lampung province. Our investigations have found…
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The illegal trade of protected birds is still rife in Indonesia
The illegal trade of protected birds is still rife in Indonesia. FLIGHT investigations in the last two months uncovered illegal sales of several types of protected birds in the country’s notorious wildlife markets. These include Brahminy Kites, yellow crested cockatoos and various species of honey birds. To date, FLIGHT has investigated several markets, including Cakra…
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