Organisation: Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC)
Project title: Continuing Breeding Programmes at Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre
Location: Sukabumi District, West Java Province, Indonesia
Project date: September 2020 to August 2021
Species: Black-winged Myna Acridotheres melanopterus, Javan Green magpie Cissa thalassina and Rufous-fronted Laughingthrush Garrulax rufifrons
The challenge
CCBC has conservation breeding programmes for three ASAP songbirds, all of which are on the brink of extinction in the wild. Maintaining sustainable populations with the intention of future release is pivotal for the conservation of these species.
These programmes are normally funded through zoological associations. However, due to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the zoo community, this funding has been significantly reduced. On top of this, knock-on effects of COVID-19 have increased the price of medical supplies and feed.
The project
With the breeding season for the Javan Green Magpie and Rufous-fronted Laughingthrush falling in the wetter months of November-March, keeping the programme going is urgent. CCBC applied to ASAP’s Rapid Action Fund to continue the breeding programmes of the three birds. ASAP has teamed up with the Oriental Bird Club to provide the funds needed by CCBC. The funds will:
- Ensure the continuation of a breeding programme where every individual is included in an international studbook
- Help to secure viable populations for future introductions when the situation in the field is secure
- Increase the conservation outlook for the three ASAP species
Jointly supporting this project with:
Oriental Bird Club
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Image credits: Cikananga Conservation Breeding Center
