Core Viewpoint - The articles highlight the illegal activities surrounding the capture and trade of the endangered songbird, the Chinese thrush, emphasizing the legal consequences and ecological importance of protecting such species [1][2][3] Group 1: Illegal Activities and Legal Consequences - A group of three individuals was detained for carrying seven Chinese thrushes and a sickle on a high-speed train, leading to charges of endangering precious and endangered wildlife [1] - From February 2021 to November 2023, an individual named Chen illegally captured over 700 Chinese thrushes and purchased more than 100, selling them for prices ranging from 150 to 500 yuan, resulting in a total value exceeding 4 million yuan [2] - The court sentenced Chen to 10 years and 1 month in prison, along with a fine of 200,000 yuan, for his actions which constituted a crime against endangered wildlife [2] Group 2: Ecological Importance and Legal Framework - The Chinese thrush is a unique species in China, playing a crucial role in controlling agricultural pests and maintaining ecological balance, yet it faces significant threats from illegal capture and trade [2] - In 2021, the Chinese thrush was designated as a nationally protected species, making its capture and trade illegal without special permits from provincial forestry departments [3] - The law stipulates that illegal hunting or trading of protected wildlife can result in imprisonment of up to 10 years, depending on the severity of the offense [3]

Core Viewpoint - A group of three individuals was detained for illegally transporting seven protected songbirds, specifically the Chinese bulbul, highlighting ongoing issues related to wildlife trafficking and the illegal pet trade in China [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Summary - On December 16, a man was caught at Nanning Long'an East Station attempting to board a high-speed train with a backpack containing seven suspected live Chinese bulbuls and a sickle [1] - The individual was aware that the Chinese bulbul is a protected species but chose to risk it for profit [1] - The railway police reported the incident to local forest police, leading to the arrest of two accomplices and revealing their method of capturing the birds using nets and recorded calls [1] Group 2: Ecological and Legal Context - The Chinese bulbul is a native species that plays a crucial role in controlling agricultural pests and maintaining ecological balance, but its population is declining due to illegal capture and trade [2] - According to Chinese law, illegal hunting, killing, or trafficking of protected wildlife can result in imprisonment of up to ten years, depending on the severity of the offense [2]

画眉鸟，是国家二级保护野生动物，禁止非法捕猎、收购和出售。然而有人却把它们当成了"流量密码"和"生财之道"。利用网络直播，线上引流、线下 交易，非法售卖画眉鸟。 目前，周某因涉嫌非法出售、购买珍贵濒危野生动物被公安机关依法刑事拘留，案件已被移送至检察机关审查起诉。 警方经进一步调查，锁定了帮助周某寄送画眉鸟的物流站点负责人田某，并将其抓捕归案。目前，田某因涉嫌非法运输珍贵濒危野生动物被公安机关依 法刑事拘留。 在案件侦办过程中，警方发现，这些购买画眉鸟的人，除了直接从网上购买之外，还会选择自己上山狩猎。今年8月下旬，警方就发现一名男子，疑似 在辖区山林诱捕画眉鸟。 今年6月，浙江慈溪警方在工作中发现，一个花鸟店的短视频账号十分可疑。 民警发现，这个短视频账号通常选择在深夜直播，博主在直播时会围绕"鸟类饲养"进行讲解，但在售卖鸟类饲料时，却会展示有关画眉鸟的图片或视 频。 民警发现，当粉丝在评论区表达购买画眉鸟的意向时，这名博主会引导对方进行私下交流。 警方经调查锁定了这个账号的实际经营者周某，通过他的资金流水和物流信息，确认他具有非法售卖画眉鸟的嫌疑。民警随即对周某展开抓捕，并在他 的出租房内，当场查获了2只 ...

画眉鸟，是国家二级保护野生动物，禁止非法捕猎、收购和出售。然而有人却把它们当成了"流量密码"和"生财之道"。利用网络直播，线上引流、线下交 易，非法售卖画眉鸟。 今年6月，浙江慈溪警方在工作中发现，一个花鸟店的短视频账号十分可疑。 民警发现，这个短视频账号通常选择在深夜直播，博主在直播时会围绕"鸟类饲养"进行讲解，但在售卖鸟类饲料时，却会展示有关画眉鸟的图片或视频。 民警发现，当粉丝在评论区表达购买画眉鸟的意向时，这名博主会引导对方进行私下交流。 警方经调查锁定了这个账号的实际经营者周某，通过他的资金流水和物流信息，确认他具有非法售卖画眉鸟的嫌疑。民警随即对周某展开抓捕，并在他的出 租房内，当场查获了2只待售的画眉鸟。 慈溪市公安局网络安全保卫大队民警 陈威晔：周某早在2021年，就因非法出售画眉鸟被法院判处有期徒刑。但他刑满释放后，又重操旧业，做起了贩卖画 眉鸟的生意。 据周某归案后交代，他的客户遍布多个省份，交易时会根据画眉鸟的大小、形态、叫声等因素定价，每只售价在200元至800元之间。经查，自2023年以来， 周某已非法出售16只画眉鸟，获利2万元左右。 警方经进一步调查，锁定了帮助周某寄送画眉鸟的物 ...