Not only are the rare species smuggled out of Indonesia but also common and rare cockatoos alike are smuggled out of Australia; birds are sedated, covered in nylon stockings and packed into PVC tubing which is then placed in unaccompanied luggage on international flights.
As especies raras ou comúns non só son sacadas de contrabando de Indonesia, senón tamén de Australia; as aves son sedadas, cubertas con medias de nailon e empaquetadas en tubos de PVC, que se colocan despois en equipaxes non acompañados en voos internacionais.