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International Tiger Day: Indonesia’s chance to celebrate the precious Sumatran Tiger
Hari Harimau Internasional dirayakan setiap tahun pada 29 Juli dan merupakan kesempatan yang baik untuk menunjukkan keberadaan harimau yang luar biasa yang ada di negara kita. Harimau sumatera di Indonesia adalah makhluk yang luar biasa
Mangrove: Berbagi Manfaat bagi Manusia dan Hewan
Selain memiliki kawasan hutan yang sangat luas, Indonesia juga memiliki kawasan mangrove sekitar 3,31 juta hektare. Hutan mangrove seluas itu diperkirakan dapat menyerap carbon sebanyak 33 miliar ton. Hal ini menjadi sedikit angin segar di
Indonesia Tops the Countries with Number of Endemic Birds in the World
As one of the most mega-diverse countries, Indonesia ranks fourth in the world in terms of bird species after Brazil, Peru and Colombia. This year, Indonesia had a total of 1826 bird species, an increase of 11 species from the previous year. However, three species were removed from the list.
Burung Indonesia's New Workspace
We are excited to announce that our office has been relocated to a new location on 15 April 2023. This new and improved workspace will be located at: Komplek Baranangsiang Indah, Jl. Jatiluhur C8 No. 9B, RT.06/ RW.04, Katulampa, Bogor Timur, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat, 16144
BIA Award 2023: Conservation Warrior from Banggai Islands
Nestled between Sulawesi Island and the Moluccas Sea, the Banggai Islands often go unnoticed. Its marine area, which is five times larger than its land area, consists of a cluster of 121 islands of varying sizes.
A Conservation Collaboration for Wallacea’s Marine
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) kembali memberikan kepercayaan kepada Burung Indonesia sebagai Regional Implementation Team (RIT) untuk Program Kemitraan Wallacea-II (PKW-II). PKW-II berfokus pada program perlindungan ekosistem pesisir dan peningkatan pendapatan berkelanjutan pada sektor perikanan
Bu’ Niu and the Story of the Rediscovery of Cerulean Flycatcher
Birdwatchers know Anius Dadoali by the name Bu’ Niu (bu’ is Sangirese for ‘uncle’). The locals in the village of Ulung Peliang and the surrounding area also often refer to him as Burung, which means bird in Indonesian. Born 57 years ago
In Loving Memory of Dr. Kathy Mackinnon
Last week we lost one of the most influential conservationists of our time, Dr. Kathy MacKinnon. Many of those working in nature conservation in Indonesia would have crossed paths with her or at least would
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Siaran Pers – Indonesia Kokohkan Gelar “Negara dengan Spesies Burung Endemis Terbanyak di Dunia”
Keanekaragaman burung di Indonesia pada 2023 bertambah sebanyak 11 spesies dan terdapat pengurangan sebanyak tiga spesies. Dengan demikian, tahun ini jumlah burung di Indonesia menjadi 1826 spesies. Hal ini juga memengaruhi jumlah burung endemis yang
Press Release - Bird Status in Indonesia 2021: Nine Bird Species are Increasingly at Risk of Experiencing Extinction
In line with science development, bird diversity in Indonesia is ever-changing through time, counting to 1818 species by early 2022. The number was also influenced by the merging and segregation of species. Meanwhile, the highest risk of bird extinction in the world currently occurs in Indonesia.
Press Release – The Number of Bird Species in Indonesia Increases
In 2019, the number of bird species increased to 1.777, including both residents and migrants, which annually visit Indonesia. Compared to the year 2018—which was 1.771 species—six species have been added to the list. The addition was possible due to the taxonomical split and new bird records in Indonesia.
Press Release: Enjoying the Presence of Birds in Urban Areas
As agents of pollination, insect pest control and seed dispersal, birds are important for sustainability of natural ecosystems in the urbans. The presence of birds in urban areas is one indicator of good environmental quality. But, in the midst of busy urban life in Indonesia, how many people are aware of their presence or even recognize the birds around them?