BirdLife International Asia

24/08/2026

We can't protect what we don't know

That's why Bird Conservation Society of Thailand (BCST) , Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association - BANCA and Malaysian Nature Society are conducting research to better understand the Plain-pouched Hornbill. This scientific process is a crucial first step that provides insight which will guide our future hornbill conservation actions.

BirdLife International

15/08/2026

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Learn about how energy infrastructure impacts migratory birds in the Central Asian Flyway. Hear from our bird experts on talks including:

🦆”Impact of renewable energy infrastructures on migratory waterbirds” Prof. Chi Yeung Choi, Duke Kunshan University

🔌”Is Energy Infrastructure Development in Mannar Bird-Safe? A Central Asian Flyway Perspective” Prof. Nihal Dayawansa, President, Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka

🦅”Steppe Eagle Conservation in Action: Lessons from Kazakhstan”Ksenia Zyukova, Senior Specialist, АСБК - Казахстанская ассоциация сохранения биоразнообразия

⚡️”From Monitoring to Mitigation: Reducing Power Infrastructure Impacts on Raptors in Nepal” Amrit Nepali, Project Officer, Bird Conservation Nepal

🤝”Multistakeholder Collaboration for a Nature-Positive Renewable Energy Transition” Manoswini Sarkar, Senior Policy Officer, BirdLife International and Coordinator CMS Energy Task Force

🌏”Migratory bird conservation and energy development in the Central Asian Flyway” Anand Chaudhary (me), Central Asian Flyway Coordinator, BirdLife International Asia

Register here 👉 https://birdlife.zoom.us/meeting/register/dRgKnvr6QJOWYOTPQbH_6w

05/08/2026

📜 International policies like CITES can help us save the Straw-headed Bulbul from extinction.

In 2022, countries banded together to list the Straw-headed Bulbul as a CITES Appendix I species. This means that any commercial trade of the bird across borders is prohibited. While smuggling is still a concern, the legal protection for this bird adds to ongoing conservation and enforcement efforts. By limiting trade, we can better protect populations of the Straw-headed Bulbul in the wild.

04/08/2026

28/07/2026

🎉 HUGE win for migratory birds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway!

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has expanded the Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats World Heritage Site! This decision will help to protect four new areas of tidal flats in South Korea and the thousands of birds that use these coastal wetlands to eat and rest while on their long migratory journeys.

Photos from © World Heritage Promotion Team of Korean Tidal Flats

Read more at: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724007700315

22/07/2026

🎉For the first time in 10 years, two White-rumped Vultures have returned to Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary!

Across Asia, vulture populations have been decimated by poisoning from veterinary drugs such as Diclofenac. One of the species most impacted by this is the White-rumped Vulture. In Cambodia, NatureLife Cambodia Organization has been setting up ‘restaurants’ for vultures with feasts of carcasses that are free of any toxic veterinary drugs. In the last four weeks, two separate White-rumped Vultures have been spotted enjoying this feast at Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary (REDD+ target site). This is the first time that the species has been sighted in the sanctuary in a decade. Drop a 👏 in the comments to welcome these birds home and congratulate NatureLife Cambodia Organization on the extraordinary achievement!

20/07/2026

Despite conservation efforts, Straw-headed Bulbuls are still Critically Endangered. But why?

There are a few reasons:
⏳Conservation takes a long time, we have to wait generations to see population growth
🪤Straw-headed Bulbuls are still being captured from the wild for the songbird trade, outpacing regional conservation efforts

This is why working across borders and agencies is crucial to saving these beautiful birds. Such collaborations include the Straw-headed Bulbul Working Group which is helping to create safe havens for the species in Singapore.

17/07/2026