Authorities Seize 111 Protected Bird Species from Illegal Trafficking in Lampung
RRI.CO.ID, Bandar Lampung – The Lampung Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Center has intercepted 1,320 birds being smuggled without official documents, including 111 protected species, during a routine inspection at Bakauheni Port’s Seaport Intradiction Gate 2. Head of the center, Donni Muksydayan, said the case was uncovered when officers, working with Flight Protection Indonesia Birds,…
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Guarding Nature’s Symphony: FLIGHT’s Real Impact on Wildlife Protection in 2025
On February 3rd, FLIGHT (Yayasan Terbang Indonesia) celebrated its eighth anniversary. Reaching this milestone is more than just a celebration of our founding; it is a moment to reflect on the growing impact we have been able to create together. While our primary focus remains firmly on protecting wild songbird populations from the illegal wildlife…
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Hundreds of Trees That Provide Food and Are Favored by Birds Are Ready to Be Planted
By the end of November 2025, we had established a nursery for plants whose fruits and flowers are favored by birds, one of which is the mulberry tree. The mulberry tree is highly favored by birds because it provides an abundant food source (its fruit) and a natural perching place, attracting various types of birds…
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Smuggler of 336 Sumatran Songbirds to Java Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
The Panel of Judges at the Tanjung Karang District Court sentenced M Yusuf (38), the defendant in a case involving the smuggling of hundreds of wild birds from Sumatra, to five years in prison. The verdict was read out during a hearing at the Tanjung Karang District Court in Bandar Lampung City. In the verdict,…
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Reading House in Bandar Lampung Becomes a Means of Environmental Conservation Education for Children
In a bid to raise awareness among village children about the importance of protecting nature, UPTD Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) Wan Abdul Rachman has officially inaugurated the Tahura Wan Abdul Rachman Reading House. This facility is the result of a collaborative effort between UPTD Tahura Wan Abdul Rachman, Satintelmed BAIS TNI, PGN, and FLIGHT: Protecting…
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The illegal trade of protected birds is still rife in Indonesia
The illegal trade of protected birds is still rife in Indonesia. FLIGHT investigations in the last two months uncovered illegal sales of several types of protected birds in the country’s notorious wildlife markets. These include Brahminy Kites, yellow crested cockatoos and various species of honey birds. To date, FLIGHT has investigated several markets, including Cakra…
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