Yellow Crested Conditions Stay Healthy
KALIPURO – The yellow-crested parrot that was confiscated from the suspect Fatih Mujabur Rahman Permono Putra, 20, was still at Mirah Fantasia Tourism Park yesterday. The endemic bird from Eastern Indonesia appears to be actively moving and showing no signs of stress.
His appetite is also normal. After being examined by officers from Mirah Fantasia, there were no injuries or signs of the bird being unwell. “When he was first handed over the bird looked weak. However, after being put into a wider confinement, the bird is active again,” said the person in charge Mirah Fantasia Gede Budiasa.
Currently the bird is placed in a cage two meters high and one meter long and one meter wide. Bird movements are active because they are, wide cage. “Because in Mirah Fantasia there are also similar birds, then the adaptation of the newly handed bird is very fast,” said Gede.
Head of Resort Conservation Area XIV Alain Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) Banyuwangi Vivi Primayanti says, the evidence of the bird will be in Mirah Fantasia until the trial is held. Because, Yellow-crested elder brother is evidence and must be presented in court later.
“For the condition of the bird is healthy, We will continue to monitor the progress of the endangered bird,” papar vivi.
The BKSDA will continue to track the kingpin of the rare animal seller. From the results of the investigation, These rare animals are supplied from Surabaya. “We are still following up on the mafia selling endangered animals. In addition to harming the country, it also makes these animals increasingly on the verge of extinction,” tandas Vivi.
Previously reported, BKSDA Banyuwangi and members of the Kalipuro Police managed to save endangered animals that will be traded. The two suspects suspected of trading in endangered animals were arrested after one week of making transactions via online.
They are Fatih Mujabur Rahman Permono Putra, 20, residents of Jatimulyo Hamlet, RT 02, RW 04, Petarukan District, Pemalang Regency, Central Java and his girlfriend named Hafitalia, 22, Jelon village residents, RT 18, RW 03, Wonorejo Village, Banyuputih District, Situbondo.
Initially the task force received information from the public that there was a yellow-crested elder brother or Cacatua sulphurea that would be traded. The Head of the Conservation Resort for the XIV BKSDA Banyuwangi area, Vivi Primayanti, immediately followed up on the information.
The transaction of buying and selling endangered animals continues via Facebook social media (FB) accompanied by a WhatsApp number (WA) belonging to the suspect. After approaching by asking about the parrot, Vivi who disguised herself as a buyer finally agreed on the price offered by the suspect, i.e. Rp 3.200.000. (radar)
