10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market. It is listed as vulnerable, again as a consequence of illegal trade and habitat loss. The US company NE Pigeon Supplies presumably is involved in supplying materials to keep and breed pigeons. Or US$ 8 for the pair below.

Malaysia 255

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 255

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars. Other threats arise from illegal logging, hunting for bushmeat, and other body parts (feathers, beak, etc.)

Rhinoceros 132

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 132

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

So–the book covers islands that belong to the Republic of Indonesia and to Malaysia. But, it doesn’t cover all or Indonesia or all of Malaysia. Does the fact that this guide doesn’t include all of Indonesia or Malaysia mean that a birder going to these countries will have to invest in multiple field guides?

Indonesia 136

Indonesia Brunei Birds Malaysia 136