• Feathered competitors sit in their cages during a bird-singing competition in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. AFP
    Feathered competitors sit in their cages during a bird-singing competition in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat. AFP
  • More than 1,600 birds from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore took part in the annual contest. AFP
    More than 1,600 birds from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore took part in the annual contest. AFP
  • A bird owner from Malaysia hangs his feathered competitor. AFP
    A bird owner from Malaysia hangs his feathered competitor. AFP
  • A bird awaits the start of the competition. AFP
    A bird awaits the start of the competition. AFP
  • Spectators watch the birds perform. AFP
    Spectators watch the birds perform. AFP
  • Rows upon rows of birdcages are hung during the event. AFP
    Rows upon rows of birdcages are hung during the event. AFP
  • Birdcages are silhouetted against the sky. AFP
    Birdcages are silhouetted against the sky. AFP
  • A participant checks on his bird. AFP
    A participant checks on his bird. AFP
  • Birds sit in their cages during the competition. AFP
    Birds sit in their cages during the competition. AFP
  • A participant hangs his birdcage. AFP
    A participant hangs his birdcage. AFP

Asia

Thailand's annual birdsong competition - in pictures

Thousands of spectators are drawn to Narathiwat every year to watch an array of loud fowl compete for the crown of wickedest warbler

The National

September 25, 2018

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