Nigeria

1,600 exotic birds seized at airport in huge customs crackdown

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Parrots, songbirds and birds of prey are among the most trafficked birds for the exotic pet trade, private collections and for feathers or trophies (Nigeria Customs Service)

Nigerian customs officials have announced one of the largest seizures of its kind in years, intercepting more than 1,600 parrots and canaries at Lagos international airport that were being illegally transported to Kuwait.  Read More

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