Across the globe, birds exhibit remarkable nest-building ingenuity, adapting to diverse environments. From bowerbirds' decorative displays to weaver birds' woven baskets and woodpeckers' carved ...

It’s made of spit, costs more than gold, and is driving a global wellness boom. Edible bird’s nest, crafted from the saliva of swiftlets, is at the heart of an $8.45 billion industry, with ...

GEORGE TOWN: The state government has ordered unregistered swiftlet farms within the George Town Unesco Heritage site to move out by Saturday or face action.

KUANTAN: No new licences have been issued for swiftlet commercial nesting activities in major towns in Pahang since June last year. Such activities are only allowed in the outskirts of towns.

Beyond market pressures, swiftlet house owners also reported incidents of bird's nest theft and swiftlet hunting in various areas, contributing to reduced harvest yields. Mr. Luu Van Phi, director of ...