Songbird Competition Causing Crisis in SE Asia

Songbird Competition Causing Crisis in SE Asia

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 1133, Segment 1
Aug 16, 2021 • 28m

Lucrative songbird competitions in Southeast Asia mean high demand for birds with beautiful songs and striking colors. While the birdsong competitions create close social networks and bring income and status to participants, the demand for strong songbirds is causing a crisis as many birds are illegally captured and traded. Guest: Dr. Jessica Lee, Assistant Vice President for Conservation & Research at Mandai Nature [Singapore]