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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FLIGHT and OCFI to collaborate on bringing to fruition a number of wildlife rescue schemes in Sumatra
On 28-29 July 2018, FLIGHT Executive Director Marison Guciano made a visit to North Sumatra, at the invitation of the Orangutan Care Foundation of Indonesia (OCFI). He saw to 3 events, first; Signing a cooperation agreement between FLIGHT and OCFI to collaborate on bringing to fruition a number of wildlife rescue schemes in Sumatra. Secondly,…
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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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The Law Enforcement Agency together with FLIGHT, seized 3 protected birds
On April 17, 2018, the Law Enforcement Agency of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, together with FLIGHT, seized 3 protected birds in Bogor regency, West Java (Brahminy Kite, crested hawk-eagle and Falconidae). The birds were confiscated from a car repair shop because the owner did not have permission to keep them. When we raided…
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FLIGHT Asks Jakarta Governor to close Jatinegara Wildlife Market
FLIGHT has sent a letter to the Governor of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, formally asking him to close Jatinegara Wildlife Market. The letter was sent on April 6, 2018. In the letter, FLIGHT expressed concern about the threat of extinction to birds and other wildlife in Indonesia due to massive thefts that are occurring all across Indonesia. Jakarta…
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Children from Kenari kindergarten look happy with our educational program
Children from Kenari kindergarten look happy with our educational program on April 9, 2018 in Bandung, West Java. We are teaching our children not to buy and hunt wildlife. We are teaching them the importance of always protecting birds and other wildlife. Everyone who cares about children education program for protecting birds and other wildlife,…
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