Fajarasia.co – Chairman of the MPR RI and Deputy Chairperson of the Golkar Party, Bambang Soesatyo, once again collaborated with the bird lover community to organize the Singing Birds Competition for the Chair of the MPR RI Cup as well as the Socialization of the Four Pillars of the MPR RI on August 28, 2022, in the field of the MPR/DPR/DPD Building complex. RI. It was attended by around 3,000 participants, with a target of 5,000 visitors. They competed in 60 classes, including Murai Batu, Cucak Hijau, Kacer, Kenari, Cendet, Anis Merah, and LB Fighter.
In addition, there will be a Lovebird beauty contest and an MSME exhibition. It is also possible that there will also be an exhibition of long and colorful Murai Batu.
“Through this event, the MPR RI together with the bird lover community will simultaneously provide education to the public to love animals, to be actively involved in captive activities. So that they can protect Indonesian birds from extinction. In addition, by participating in this competition, the selling point is Birds can rise. Especially those who win the competition. So that it can also lift the economy of bird lovers,” said Bamsoet after receiving the Kicaumania Association, in Jakarta, Saturday (6/25/22).
The Kicaumania Associations who attended included the General Chairperson of Wisnu M. Daya, Deputy General Chairperson Giri Prakosa, Treasurer Andi Han, and Advisor Herry I.P who is also an Indonesian Badminton Coach/PBSI. Also present were the Head of the Organizing Team (B16) Aris Margono, and the Secretary dr. Ash.
The 20th Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives and former Chair of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives in the field of Law, Human Rights and Security explained that Indonesia is the fourth country that has the largest bird species in the world after Colombia, Peru and Brazil. There are recorded at least about 1,812 species. However, due to natural habitats or poaching, many bird species are threatened with extinction. Including the chirping birds that are the hallmark of Indonesia, such as the Forest Kucica, Swamp Cucak, Suren Starling, to the Glasses or Pleci bird.
“As a megadiverse country or a country that has biodiversity, Indonesia has a moral responsibility so that 1,812 bird species, 515 mammal species, and many other animals that live in Indonesia’s nature, do not become extinct due to human activities. So that our children and grandchildren can still see firsthand the variety typical Indonesian bird. Bird lovers are also economically through captivity, the people’s economy is growing, the economic growth is around Rp. 2 trillion per year. Starting from the side of captivity, feed, cages, and medicines, “explained Bamsoet.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Golkar Party and the Head of the Law Enforcement, Defense and Security Relations Agency of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) explained that based on Bird Indonesia data, the number of bird species in Indonesia was recorded at 1,769 species. There are 531 species of birds whose status is protected, including eagles, Bali starlings, ivory hornbills, cassowaries, Javan sparrows, swamp cucaks, and others.
“In addition, Indonesia also has the highest number of endemic birds in the world. In Indonesia, there are more than 372 endemic bird species, namely bird species that cannot be found in other countries in the world. This is a great wealth that God has given us. Therefore, I really appreciate the many competitions and bird breeding that exist in many areas today,” concluded Bamsoet. ****
