Eight protected black-capped lories were seized in Indonesia, one dead, likely smuggled for the illegal pet trade.

Indonesian authorities intercepted eight black-capped lories, a protected bird species, aboard the KM Dobonsolo at Sorong Public Port on October 8, 2025. One bird was dead, and the others were taken to a BBKSDA office for care and documentation. Officials believe the birds were being smuggled out of Papua for illegal pet trade. No arrests were made as no passengers claimed ownership. The incident highlights ongoing threats to endemic wildlife, with authorities stressing the need to prevent further declines in vulnerable species.