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Investigators said the man had devised special pouches for the live avians, which he had concealed in the legs of his baggy pants and his checked baggage.
The Institute of Tropical Biology was consulted and determined 11 of the 18 songbirds were from endangered species including white-rumped shamas, oriental shamas and melodious laughingthrush.
The Vietnamese suspect was allegedly attempting to transport the birds to Taiwan.
The investigation is ongoing.