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The Vulture-Faced Parrot
For hundreds of years, travellers from the west have set Papua as their dream island. The richness of culture and the uniqueness of its biodiversity have been drawing their exploration desire. The many studies and new discoveries have impressed communities around the world.
#15thnBurungIndonesia*: Mbeliling Landscape Management, a Strategic Plan from the Grassroots
The West Manggarai district is mostly known as the only spot to observe the primordial lizard Komodo Dragon, while insteresting features of the western part of Flores Island are scattered: the attractive Caci Dance, the biggest volcano lake, beautiful waterfalls, and spider web-like paddy field system are a few among them.
Anna, Motorcycle and Cockatoo
The Indonesia and Timor Leste’s endemic bird, Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea), is now in critically endangered (CR) status. It used to be easily found in Lesser Sunda Islands and Sulawesi. Elders in some villages still remember their parents ordering them to hunt cockatoos to protect their corn fields, but nowadays children hardly ever see the bird at all thanks to the decrease of its population.
Are You Ready to Watch the Birds?
Bird watching is an entertainment as well as a way to get to know biodiversity first-hand. The melodious chirping, colourful feathers and unique behaviour of the birds cannot be seen from behind the cage.
Observing the Soaring Raptors
Raptors, or birds of prey, are tricky to identify. The task is even more difficult if the objects are flying in a flock, like migration raptors usually do. The knowledge of flying technique, physical characteristics and flying location are puzzle pieces that need to be assembled to form a solid “picture” in order to find the species.
Navigation in Migration: Migrant Birds’ Magic Compass
Migrating is the greatest adventure in a bird’s life. The journey is arduous, considering huge risks await along the way: flying over ocean and across the deserts, with chances of being trapped in a storm or being preyed on by predators.
The Search for Pitta in the Sumatran Forest
Schneider Pitta (Hydrornis schneideri) is an endemic bird of Sumatra, known for having a population range along the Bukit Barisan*: from Mt. Sibayak in North Sumatra to Mt. Dempat in South Sumatra. Its existence was once a birder’s legend. Often found on the forest floor of the mountains’ morning mist, Schneider Pitta was declared to be extinct in 1918.
#15thnBurungIndonesia*: Preserving Gorontalo Forest with Ecosystem Restoration Approach
Tak salah apabila penjelajah mahsyur Alfred Russel Wallace mengatakan Sulawesi memiliki “wajah” yang berbeda dibandingkan pulau-pulau besar lain di Indonesia. Saat menjelajahi Nusantara antara rentang 1856-1859, Wallace terpesona oleh keunikan hidupan liar di pulau ini
The Endangered Flycatchers of Lompobattang Mountains
‘Exquisite’ is probably not the usual word to describe the physical appearance of this 10-11 centimetres tiny bird. But, despite the absence of mesmerizing feather nor wiggling crest on alerts, the Lompobattang Flycatcher (Ficedula bonthaina) is one of the species with globally high-risked status.
Forestry Governance Training: Concepts and Developments in National and International Scope
Penguatan Peran Para Pihak Nonpemerintah dalam Tata Kelola Kehutanan di Indonesia merupakan kegiatan lima tahun (2017-2021) yang diinisiasi oleh Kemitraan Global BirdLife International melalui pendanaan dari dana hibah Uni Eropa. Kegiatan ini berlokasi di empat
Strengthening the Role of Stakeholders in Forest Governance in the Mbeliling Landscape
Peraturan Bupati (Perbup) Manggarai Barat No. 12 Tahun 2015 tentang Pengintegrasian Rencana Strategis Bentang Alam Mbeliling merupakan landasan pijak bagi para pihak untuk menetapkan kebijakan dan melaksanakan program di Bentang Alam Mbeliling. Perbup ini telah
#15thnBurungIndonesia: The First Facilitator of Participatory National Park Boundary Demarcation in Indonesia
In the 90’s, there was only 6% remaining forest in Sumba Island of 55% area when the Netherlands first mapped it in 1927. To the people of Sumba, the existence of forests is crucial. They are not only where activities are taking place, but also important sites for Marapu believers.