"songbird"

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24 November 2025

An Oriental Magpie-Robin bird sits on a branch of a tree in Siliguri, India, on November 24, 2025.

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19 November 2025

An oriental magpie robin perches on a branch on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. Known for its melodious song, this small passerine bird has distinctive black-and-white plumage in males and brownish tones in females. Common across South and Southeast Asia, it often inhabits gardens, forests, and urban areas, and is celebrated for its singing during the breeding season.

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13 November 2025

An Oriental Magpie-robin bird sits on a wall near a tree in Siliguri, India, on November 13, 2025.

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28 October 2025

An Oriental Magpie-Robin bird sits on a tree in Siliguri, India, on October 28, 2025.

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#12895137

22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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#12895139

22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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#12895140

22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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#12895143

22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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#12895148

22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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22 October 2025

A Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) searches for insects and nectar among leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2025. The small songbird, found across tropical Asia, is known for its distinctive nesting habit of stitching leaves together with plant fibers.

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#12730524

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730525

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730526

8 September 2025

A man holds a bird that is for sale at the bird market in Malang, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730527

8 September 2025

A man holds a paper bag with birds for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730528

8 September 2025

The paper bag with birds lies on the ground, also for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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