Grammatophyllum papuanuum.
Similarly, Indonesia’s Papua also harbors many bird species. As of 31 December 2019, around 716 bird species have been recorded on the island. They include 61 West Papua endemics, 289 regional New Guinea endemics, 243 widespread residents, 84 regular migrants, 33 vagrants and 6 recently introduced and yet poorly established species. [i]
Unfortunately, this orchid and bird wealth has not been fully understood or appreciated by the public, including the Indonesian people themselves. The species have also been subject to serious threats such as illegal hunting, trade, deforestation and other environmental damage. At best, they become hard to find; at worst, they become extinct.
The government has continued attempts to conserve and protect these plant and animal species