Bird breeders tweet plea to un-list the red-whiskered bulbul

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand‘s red-whiskered bulbul breeders’ association launched an appeal to the government, seeking to remove the bird from its list of protected species. The association argues that the breeding industry previously generated a substantial income for the economy, amounting to a billion baht.

 

Suratep Boonyavatvanit, president of the association, highlighted that half a decade ago, there were approximately a million breeders and double the number of red-whiskered bulbuls in the market. However, ever since the bird was designated a protected species, which necessitates special permission for breeding them commercially, the numbers have experienced a significant downfall.

 

Suratep pointed out that 50% of the breeders have withdrawn from the market since then. This has resulted in a decrease in the contribution to both employment and the nation’s economy, with current estimates standing at a mere 200 to 300 million baht annually.

 

“Red-whiskered bulbuls hold value, with some even fetching six to seven figures. During the prime of the bird-breeding business, they brought in 1 billion baht annually for the economy. The supply chain employs millions of people, encompassing bird food, bird trade, and bird showcases.”

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-02

 

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[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand‘s red-whiskered bulbul breeders’ association

Would that be the RWBBA by any chance?   555

[nobodysfriend]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

seeking to remove the bird from its list of protected species.

 

They did not put the bird on the protected species list for nothing .

All the breeders apparently think of is money .

As always ...

[realfunster]

What a sad reflection of this group of "animal lovers"...money, money and money.

 

Formerly an industry of THB 1 billion = USD 30 million. Apparently, with "millions" working in the supply chain.

Pull the other one, it's got bells on 

[Skeptic7]

🚫 Absolutely not❗🚫

 

Taken in Chiang Mai last year. Birds do not belong incarcerated for the whims of the greedy and ignorant human-animal. 

 

 

 

[curtklay]

They are beautuful and fun to watch. They belong in the wild. Not pets. 

[roo860]

Have them nesting in a tree in my garden, San Sai, Chiang Mai.