Wild Bird Trade
Direct exploitation of organisms has been recognised as the second biggest driver of global extinction risk, and over a third of all bird species may be affected by international trade. Trade in living or dead birds taken from the wild is a multi-billion dollar industry that represents a major direct threat to the survival of many species and is a source of invasive species and zoonotic diseases. However, it has also been argued that trade may be sustainable in some areas, making important contributions to livelihoods and the viability of natural areas.
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