Thread: Birds of prey in Thailand

Hi

I am new here.

I am a german who stay longtime in Thailand. Near Pattaya. My hobby are the birds of prey. Special the feathers of them. I am a collector of these.

So I look for contact maybe to other collectors or holders of birds of prey in Thailand? Private persons or maybe zoo´s for example.

If anyone has informations for me please send a message.


Regards,
Heliman

I hope you dont kill birds to obtain your feathers ....

Pretty much every bar girl in Pattaya might qualify as a bird of prey.

Originally Posted by Mozzbie47

I hope you dont kill birds to obtain your feathers ....

I am a collector! Not a killer...

And by the way - if I theoretical thinking about killing birds for feathers I not need ask other people (like here) about who can help me maybe to get (single) feathers from birds of prey. Right?!!!


PS: In Europe I have connections a lot (Breeder, Falconer, Holder) to get interesting feathers. But I want explore new territory. Here were I live now more or less.

Originally Posted by the dogcatcher

Pretty much every bar girl in Pattaya might qualify as a bird of prey.

That´s right. But not all of cause. Only 90 %...


Oh, I see you also a collector? About your nickname.

Originally Posted by Heliman

My hobby are the birds of prey.

Sure you are somewhat an expert but here is TeakDoor's link. Far from all of them but a few of the more numerous species.

TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum Thai Birds of Prey

Can you tell me what sort of bird this is ?

Is it protected ? Rare ?

how much do ya reckon I should buy it for ?

Good thread and good luck with it all. This thread might interest you

TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum Thai Birds of Prey

Welcome to TD by the way/ what a rude bunch

@kingwilly

I am more a specialist about european species.

This must be a falcon. About the size of the bird. Rare or or not I don´t know, sorry.

Also about the buying-price. Because I am interested about feathers. Not for living birds of prey.

So how much would one feather be worth? Must be at least 100 on that bird, therefore you ROI would be pretty good...

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Can you tell me what sort of bird this is ?

Is it protected ? Rare ?

how much do ya reckon I should buy it for ?

It's a Black Shouldered Kite - quite common in Thailand.

No idea what it would sell for but I would guess it would not live long in captivity unless you know how to treat it.

Patrick

Originally Posted by Patrick

it would not live long in captivity unless you know how to treat it.

The one in the photo is nailed to the twig.

^No no sir, it's just resting..... lovely plumage the Black Shouldered Kite, lovely plumage.....

Best of luck in your search,I would be interested vin your finds,the reason is. In My Wifes village and surrounding area (Sae Kaeo) (Aranyaparathyet) I get so despondant,because there is water,rivers and food,yet the area is void of wildlife. I have stood on the banks of a river and no birds are seen,wild ducks are extinct.The air is sterile,no sounds of birds chirping. I bemoan the fact that in England a riverside area like this would have wild fowl. She says that 30 years ago there was wildlife. Today it has all been hunted and eaten.What chance does a bird of prey stand in surviving in a sterile enviroment.?
Okay there is food,rats,snakes and frogs.Yes the locals eat those as well.Nothing is sacred.