Ban on wild bird trade essential
It is illegal to import live wild
birds or birds for pets in Seychelles After the spread of the avian
flu, the local authorities have maintained the ban on imports of all
live birds. We have been fortunate to avoid some of the more serious
consequences of the irresponsible movement of wild birds. Although some
species have been lost from these islands, the trade in live birds has
not been one of the reasons. We had the foresight to outlaw these
practices before any damage was done. Other countries have paid the
price for not doing the same.