New study: at least 180 migratory land bird species trapped across Asia

[BirdLife International]

http://www.birdlife.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/common_kingfisher_bcst_1.jpg?itok=1UOur2lc The latest research sheds new light on the plight of land birds that migrate across Asia, revealing that at least 180 species are being trapped for food, the caged bird trade and other uses – often illegally. This, together with hunting and habitat destruction, is driving widespread declines.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BirdLife-news-posts-blogs/~4/rU9OX2CrfbY

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