The program closely follows the IUCN guidelines of species re-introduction, ensuring a high quality program that stands up internationally. The release program for the Brahminy Kite in Indonesia is an important model that provides a framework that can be replicated to develop other re-introduction efforts of the endangered species of Indonesia.ĭriving public awareness is a key part of the program, and to this end work includes public readings, school visits, bird watching activities and engaging locals to be involved in the program to conserve the wildlife. Re-introduction and habitat restoration are strategic measures to ensure the long-term survival of the Brahminy Kite population and promote conservation awareness. One of the beautiful Brahimny Kites under our care.īrahminy Kite/Raptor Rescue and Rehabliltation Program Without re-introduction and habitat restoration, this wonderful species will soon be extinct from their native habitat! The drastic decline of the species can be attributed to loss of habitat and illegal hunting for the cage-bird trade. Thousand Islands National Park in Jakarta used to have a large population of Brahminy Kites, but today the Brahminy Kite has nearly vanished from the area. Surveys of rural Javanese people of at least 40 years of age suggest that the species has become rare throughout the Island and only a tiny population remains scattered very widely throughout the archipelago. While the Brahminy Kite was once found throughout Indonesia, this spectacular and valuable species is disappearing from some areas. It is a protected species in Indonesia and was adopted as the official symbol of the Jakarta province in 1995.Īlthough listed as protected in Indonesia, the population has declined. The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), Also known as the Red-backed Sea Eagel or ‘Elang Bondol’ in the Indonesian Language, consists of four sub-species – H.i.Indus, H.i. This project links directly to this legislation and will provide a framework for enhanced conservation efforts and law enforcement. Sadly, many animal species can still be found traded, quite openly in many cases, in Indonesia. 5 1990, concerning Natural Resources Conservation.Īlthough all Flora and Fauna species protected under this law are not allowed to be traded or kept (dead or alive). The effort of conservation for Fauna and Flora species from the Indonesian Government have been registered under the National law, No. Key Government Aims & Indonesian Species Conservation The project is based on two islands – Kotok Island and Penjaliran Barat Island all within the famous ‘Thousand Islands National Park’ or ‘Pulau Seribu’ in the Jakarta province.
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