<p>Illegal and unsustainable bird trade is widespread in Indonesia, but while much research attention has been given to the trade in songbirds, much less is known about the trade in pigeons and doves. Pigeons and doves have cultural importance in Indonesia, particularly in Javanese culture, symbolizing balance and good fortune. To determine the scale and scope of the illegal trade of pigeons and doves in Indonesia, we compiled seizure records for the period between January 2015 and June 2024 from open-source (social-media and Indonesia’s SIPP prosecution record database. We found at least 90 incidents of illegal trade involving a minimum of 3,086 birds from at least 18 species. Reported trade routes included both domestic and international shipments. Within Indonesia, Lampung, Sumatra was a main transit hub for birds going to Java. Malaysia was an important source- and/or transit country in international trade chains. The seizure records mentioned a range of legal violations, including missing permits, the illegal trade of protected species, and failure to comply with health and quarantine regulations. 37% of the 90 recorded seizures resulted in successful prosecutions that could be confirmed. Our results support findings from previous research that indicated a large and active pigeon and dove trade in Indonesia. Considering the potential conservation implications of this trade, more evidence-based research is needed to better understand trade dynamics, identify priority species, and inform effective conservation measures.</p>