Bird contest in Bengkulu

Bird contest in Bengkulu

BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Bird lovers in Java and Sumatra will be
flocking, along with their prized feathered pets, to Bengkulu in
October where a bird singing contest will be held to find the
most melodious murai and small turtledoves.

Head of the local tourist office, Sudiono, said the birdsong
contest would be held from Oct. 25 to Oct. 29.

"The competition aims to foster the rearing of murais and
turtledoves, along with promoting tourism in Bengkulu," Sudiono
was quoted by Antara as saying Saturday.

Apart from the competition, the event will be a meeting point
for bird enthusiasts to talk and exchange ideas. (mds)