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The Last Bird Sanctuary in Jakarta Bay
On January 25, 2020, Burung Indonesia and members of the association conducted a waterbird count at the Pulau Rambut Wildlife Reserve (PRWR), Jakarta. This activity was part of the membership program and marks the third year that Burung Indonesia has participated in the Asian Waterbird Census.
Increasing Number of Bird Species in Indonesia
In early 2020, Burung Indonesia recorded an increase in bird species. The increase included the removal of four species from the list of 1,777 species to 1,773 species. The newly described species, the Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) and Spectacled Flowerpecker (Dicaeum dayakorum), were also included in the list.
The Threat Category of Flores Hanging-parrot Has Decreased
The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently announced new information regarding the threat status of all flora and fauna in the world. Out of 11.147 bird species which have been recognized and studied to date, 127 species obtained
Three Figures were Honored BIA Awards by Burung Indonesia
As one of its commitments to support efforts to preserve biodiversity, Burung Indonesia honored the Birdlife Indonesia Association (BIA) Award 2019 to inspirational figures which had contributed in conservation efforts, particularly in the Wallacea area.
Burung Indonesia Members on a Trip to Ujung Kulon
After being delayed from the previous plan to be carried out in August, Burung Indonesia and members of the association traveled to Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) on 13-15 September 2019. This activity is part of the Indonesian Bird Membership Program which aims to introduce each member to biodiversity.
Restoring the Porodisa Land’s Balance
The communities on six villages in Talaud Island, North Sulawesi, have succeeded in utilizing permaculture on their home yards. Not only as a source of food to meet daily kitchen needs, their yards also provide raw materials which they process and sell, allowing them to get additional income.
Exploring the Coastal Fishponds Around Pulau Dua Nature Preserve
Last August, as a part of “Ujung Kulon: Nature Trip” which was delayed by an earthquake at Pandeglang Regency in Banten Province, Burung Indonesia organized a nature exploration attended by members of the association.
“Menghadap Laut” Event in Gorontalo and West Manggarai
Last August, as a part of “Ujung Kulon: Nature Trip” which was delayed by an earthquake at Pandeglang Regency in Banten Province, Burung Indonesia organized a nature exploration attended by members of the association.
The Preparation of Forest Governance Forum
Burung Indonesia has been assigned to be a national partner in the implementation of the European Union-Forest Governance (EU-FG) project which is titled “Strengthening Non-State Actor Involvement in Forest Governance in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea”.
17 Years of Burung Indonesia: MKBI in Sites
The theme for this year’s celebration of Burung Indonesia’s anniversary, or commonly called Merayakan Keragaman Burung di Indonesia (MKBI) is “Preserving Nature for the Future”. The choice of theme takes into account the importance of preserving nature, not only for today, but also for the future.
17 Years of Burung Indonesia
The BirdLife Indonesia Association, or commonly known as Burung Indonesia, was founded on 15 July 2002. This membership-based organization has been 17 years engaging in the conservation of birds and their habitats. Burung Indonesia is also part of the Birdlife International global partnership and actively involved in influencing the global conservation agenda.
Burung Indonesia Established a Cooperation with the Community Empowerment Service of West Manggarai
A newly-established cooperation between Burung Indonesia and the Community Empowerment Service of West Manggarai has just been signed. The agreement, which is valid until December 2020, is intended to increase the synergy of both parties in order