Birds Around UsChallenges and Approaches 

of Urban Bird Conservation in Indonesiaof Urban Bird Conservation in Indonesia

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Distribution of Population

BirdsBirds• Good indicator for the quality of q y

environment,• More familiar for people, attractive, 

good entry for environmental g yissues,

• Many cities still have quiet high bird population  and bird diversity.

Foto: Fahrul Amama/Burung Indonesia

Foto: Fahrul Amama/Burung Indonesia

Foto: Fahrul Amama/Burung Indonesia

“Decreasing negative impact of bird keeping to the wild bird population”

• Study on bird keepers in 6 cities Java and Bali

• Study on captive breeding models

• Study on media effectiveness in delivering conservation messages

• Developing consumer ethics for bird keeping

• Developing bird keeping regulation

Proportions of households keeping different types of birdsdifferent types of birds

58%60%CurrentlyPreviously (10 yrs ago)

36%

27%

40%

Previously (10 yrs ago)

16%

27%

15%

28%

12%

23%

20%12%

4%

10%

1% 1%0%

T t l D S bi d Chi k Pi E tiTotal Dove Songbird Chicken Pigeon Exotic

© Dr P Jepsonca. 1,486,000 wild-caught birds are kept in the six cities

Why people keep birds

© Dr P Jepson

© Dr P Jepson

What we are trying to do

1. Put off people from taking up         the hobby of bird keeping

2. Encourage amateurs and hobbyist to buy a captive bred (ringed) bird. g y y p ( g )

3. Encourage people with a casual interest in birds to enjoy birds in their garden and neighbourhood

photo: Fahrul Amama/Burung Indonesia

Birdwatchers?

Bogor, Bird Friendly City

Bird Friendly CityBird Friendly City

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sia• Not just green, 

• Green, healthy and natural city that have ecological function which allows the wildlife to come and share the habitat,

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awhich allows the wildlife to come and share the habitat,• Develop green open area for ecological function.

Birds Appearance, an Added Value for Green Hotels

To Give Space for EcologicalTo Give Space for Ecological Function

• Allows the wildlife to come and share the habitat,

• To improve resident's appreciation to the Nat ral

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appreciation to the Natural Environment.

Photo by Kurniaaw

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Developing a healthy, beautiful and natural residencenatural residence

• To improve citizen's appreciation to the Natural Environment,Natural Environment,

• Promoting conservation awareness activities through environmental education and citizen’s activities,

• Develop interaction between citizens and urban habitat.

Typical ”Green Residence” in Indonesia

• Artificial and full of 

Typical  Green Residence in Indonesia

f f ffantasy

• Designed with certain ornamental theme

• Only to provide• Only to provide impression of green and close to nature.

• Exotic alien species• Not provide friendly 

environment for birds

What is ”Green Residence” for Us?

A h lth b tif l d t l id• A green, healthy, beautiful and natural residence which still have ecological functions that allows the wildlife to come and share the habitatwildlife to come and share the habitat.

Conservation Practice for Urban Community

• Providing food and shelter for urban birds,• Providing green healthy environment in our 

neighborhoodneighborhood,• Improving urban ecology in our residence,• Conserving nature, start it from your own yard.

Vegetation StructureVegetation Structure

•Multi Layer•Multi Strata•Multi Strata

Shade TreeShade Tree

FruitsFruits

Nesting TreeNesting Tree

Flowers

ElementsElements

phhoto: Friend of Hongkoong

InsectsInsectsBracytermis contaminata Great Egg-fly Striped Albatros Moth

GrasshopperPraying Mantis

Common LimeNeurothermis terminata

ReptilesReptilesGreen Crested Lizard Green Tree LizardHouse GeckoGliding Lizards

Mammals & PrimatesMammals & Primates

BirdsBirds