60 Yellow-fronted Canaries Seized by Luohu Customs | CBCGDF BASE

Recently, a passenger illegally carried 60 Yellow-fronted Canaries, an alien species, and was seized at Luohu Customs. It is reported that when the Luohu Customs officers were supervising the incoming passengers, they found 5 boxes with air holes in the luggage of the person concerned, each of which contained 12 live birds, a total of 60 birds. After identification, the batch of live birds were Yellow-fronted Canaries, which have no natural distribution in China.

 


The yellow-fronted canary is related to the wild ancestors of the domesticated canary, so they have very similar habits. The yellow-fronted canary has a clear and pleasant voice and bright colors. It is a pet for bird lovers in China and one of the most traded birds in China's illegal bird market.

 

Although this species is not included in the endangered list, the yellow-fronted canary has no natural distribution in China and is an alien species. It is prohibited to bring live animals and plants into the country without approval.

 


Birds are an important part of biodiversity. They are responsible for transporting seeds and nutrients, participating in the energy flow and inorganic material cycle within the system, and maintaining the balance and stability of the ecosystem. For birds and other wild animals, not buying or selling them is the best way to protect them. Allow them to fly freely in their habitats.

 

Original Chinese Article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mZycP9EmzQ4fhD-a8ri0oA

Translator: Sara

Reviewed by: Richard

Editor: Sara    

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