Thursday, 4 August 2016

Study uncovers illegal bird trade in Thailands weekend market



Birds being sold included nine species listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List, as well as eight species that are Near Threatened, study found.

The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), a popular entry in singing competitions, was one of the most commonly-sold birds.

Several owls were also on sale, according to the study, their high demand likely fueled by the Harry Potter films.

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