Bird species contested at songbird competition in Jabodetabek Region, Indonesia

Abstract

Songbird contests have been widely held in various regions lately, indicating the high interest of community towards this type of contest. The objectives of this study were to identify bird species contested in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) region, classify them based on their conservation status, and collect other information related to bird conservation efforts. Of 20 bird contests that took place during the research period (March-May 2018) it was revealed that there were 15 species of birds (12 local species, 3 foreign species) that were contested. The species that was always contested in every event was Lovebird, while other frequently contested species (>50%) were Greater Green Leafbird, White-rumped Shama, Oriental Magpie-robin, and Canary. There was one protected species, i.e., Greater Green Leafbird that was contested. Based on the IUCN threat status, one vulnerable species was contested, i.e., Greater Green Leafbird. Near threatened species contested were Chestnut-capped Thrush and Lovebird. Based on CITES category, one species listed in Appendix II was found, i.e., Hwamei, which is a foreign species. Efforts made by the organizers of bird contests in bird conservation were to hold a class of rings (markers), to ensure that the contested birds originate from captive breeding.