I completely agree with the proposal. In addition to the points already raised I firmly believe that the bird trade has a significant impact on wild bird populations. This was reflected in the listing several years ago by CITIES of both Hwamei and Red-billed Leothrix. I have also seen the by-catch of this trade in China where species of low economic value are killed rather than released, or where pretty but diffccult to keep insectivorous species are kept as pets until they die of starvation. As such, I believe there are strong conservation reasons - in addition the animal welfare and public health reasons - for such a ban.
Perhaps the Society could instigate a petition we could sign to show our support for such a move.
