Une nouvelle note est publiée dans le Go-South Bulletin sur le commerce d’oiseaux exotiques à Tamanrasset (sud d’Algérie).

Abstract:

Nature and extent of the exotic bird trade at Tamanrasset (southern Algeria) and a new species for the region.

In this article, we provide an annotated list of non-native bird species sold in pet stores or observed in the wild at Tamanrasset, southern Algeria. A total of 23 species have been identified in pet stores of the city, 9 species of which belong to the Order of Psittaciformes and 14 to the Order of Passeriformes. The origin of the traded species varies and included Mediterranean species native to northern Algeria, species from the Sahel just south of Algeria, and species from far away (South America, Asia, and Australia). Six species have already been documented in the wild, with some of which have established breeding populations. Uncontrolled trade in exotic birds and subsequent release or escapes of these species may potentially pose a significant threat to the conservation of native species in the region.

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Haddad, K., Chetibi, M. & Afoutni, L. 2023. Nature et ampleur du commerce d’oiseaux exotiques à Tamanrasset (sud algérien) et nouvelle espèce pour la région. Go-South Bulletin 20 : 89-101.