Asia-Pacific Illegal Taking of Migratory Birds Intergovermental Task Force (ITTEA)

The illegal hunting, taking, and trade of migratory birds is a significant threat to migratory birds across the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). The illegal taking of wild birds and/or their trade, has already caused the population decline of threatened species. Along with habitat loss, overexploitation remains a top contributor to biodiversity loss, yet there are still significant knowledge gaps, especially for migratory birds, that undermine the ability to make informed management and/or conservation decisions. International cooperation and joint prioritized action offer the best opportunity to counter the threats impacting migratory birds and to create a common framework to revert current trends.