Songbird Conservation and Illegal Trade

What was the speaker's initial reaction upon visiting a large bird market?

• They were delighted by the variety of birds.

• They were shocked by the volume and diversity of birds.

• They were indifferent to the market conditions.

• They were inspired to start a bird collection.

What is the main reason for the speaker's conservation efforts in Indonesia?

• To protect songbirds from extinction due to illegal trade.

• To increase tourism in bird markets.

• To sell more birds internationally.

• To promote bird singing competitions.

Why are wild-caught birds highly valued in Indonesia?

• They are more colorful than captive-bred birds.

• They are cheaper than captive-bred birds.

• They are believed to have more vigor than captive-bred birds.

• They are easier to train for competitions.

What role do songbirds play in the ecosystem?

• They are important seed dispersers and pollinators.

• They are primarily used for decoration.

• They are used to control water levels in forests.

• They are mainly predators of small mammals.

What is the long-term goal for local communities in Indonesia regarding birds?

• To export more birds internationally.

• To transition from bird keeping to bird watching.

• To increase the number of bird markets.

• To train more birds for singing competitions.