Risk of Extinction
Swiftlets' nests are in remarkably high demand, driving prices up to $2,000 per kilogram (about 2 lbs) for standard nests, and one million dollars for rarer "red blood" nests. In many regions where swiftlets nest, harvesting is limited by law, but flouting of these regulations has led to the bird's decline.
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References
Fast Facts
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Made from the nest of the swiftlet, a tiny bird found throughout Southeast Asia
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Traditionally consumed in China for over 400 years
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Reputed to have health benefits
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Harvested from high cave walls using bamboo ladders
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Largest importers are Hong Kong and United States
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Called "caviar of the east"
