On the trail of poachers illegally trapping China's rare songbirds
Summary
The article discusses the illegal trapping of rare songbirds in China and efforts to stop poachers. Thousands of birds are caught each year to sell on the black market, which is a profitable business. Silva Gu works to protect these birds by tracking and stopping poachers, often with the help of volunteers.Key Facts
- Illegal trapping of songbirds is common in China, especially for the pet trade and meat.
- Many poachers sell birds on the black market, making a significant profit.
- Songbirds like the Siberian rubythroat can sell for nearly 2,000 yuan.
- China hosts over 1,500 bird species, including 800 migratory species.
- Poachers use "mist nets" to catch birds unnoticed.
- Silva Gu is actively working to stop poachers and uses his savings to protect birds.
- Silva has been successful in recruiting volunteers and works with police to catch poachers.
- In October, China sees a high number of migrating birds, making them vulnerable to poachers.
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