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Protect the Birds with Chocolate Bar
Do you know that cocoa production is one of eight largest industries which promote tropical area deforestation? The local farmers, driven by poverty, periodically encroach the forests to expand their estates. This threat is hard to detect because the encroachers
The Chinese Crested Terns are Back on Sight in Seram Island Waters
One of the rarest seabirds in the world, the Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini), has been spotted again in the sea waters of the northern part of Seram Island, Maluku. Monitoring was carried out by a joint team consisting of Burung Indonesia
The Members of Burung Indonesia Participated in the Waterbird Census in Pulau Rambut Wildlife Reserve
Burung Indonesia participated in the 2019 Asian Waterbird Census, which was carried out simultaneously in Asia and Australia every January.
The Strategic Plan for Migratory Birds Conservation in Indonesia has been Established
National Partnership for Conservation of Migratory Birds and Their Habitat (NPCMBTH) in cooperation with Directorate of Biodiversity Conservation, Ministry of Environment and Forestry organized Workshop on the Development
Centre for Conservation-Based Economic Development is Now Present in Gorontalo Province
Pohuwato (8/11) – Burung Indonesia meresmikan berdirinya Pusat Pengembangan Ekonomi dan Pelestarian Terpadu Bentang Alam Popayato-Paguat (B’Maleo Conservation & Development Learning Centre), sekaligus memperingati Hari Cinta Puspa dan Satwa Nasional. Acara ini digelar bersama Balai
Raptor Watch 2018
Indonesia, which is located in the equatorial region and receives sunlight throughout the year, is one of the transit and destination areas for migratory birds from all over the world. The eagle is one of the species that designates Indonesia as their main migratory destination.
Joint Statement of the Forum for Indonesian Bird Conservation
The issuance of the Minister of Environment and Forestry (MEoF) Regulation No. P.20 of 2018 regarding Protected Plant and Animal species caused turmoil among the organizers and participants of the songbird competition, providers of feed and bird cages, breeders, songbird owners and hobbyists.
Countering the Extinction Threat of Helmeted Hornbill
Thirty conservation organizations across countries work together to prevent the Helmeted Hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) from being extinct. The collaboration resulted in a conservation action plan for the next decade, which was officially launched
The Nature Service Monitoring Practiced by Mbeliling Community
As a home for five endemic birds and other species with limited distribution, the Mbeliling Landscape is an important area for biodiversity in Flores Island. Ecologically, this area is a source of water for the communities and supports agricultural activities.
The Influence of Updated List of Protected Species on Bird Conservation
Bogor (10/08) – The Ministry of Environment and Forestry has officially revoked Appendix of the Government Regulation No. 7 of 1999 on the Conservation of Plants and Animals. The appendix was then replaced by the
The Action Plan to Combat Parrot’s Poaching in North Maluku
Burung Indonesia recently held a meeting with stakeholders to develop an action plan to combat parrots poaching and trading in the North Maluku region. The meeting took place in the city of Ternate on 19-20 April 2018 and was attended by a number of government and non-government agencies which committed to end bird poaching and trading.
[Data Update] The Number of Bird Species Unique to Indonesia Increases
In a press release dated 31 May 2018, it was stated that a bird species has been added to the list of protected species and the number has increased from 435 species in 2017 to 436 in 2018. Based on a study conducted by Burung Indonesia