Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds at J.F.K. Airport Gotham Rex 5 years ago Kevin Andre McKenzie of Guyana concealed finches inside hair curlers in his clothing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. Source: New York Times Share: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Bird-Singing Contests in New York Fuel Illegal Smuggling of FinchesDateJune 24, 2019In relation toNew York CityCustoms officers discover 29 finches hidden in man's luggage at JFK AirportDateMarch 31, 2021In relation toPets & Animals,Queens,New York City,airport news,air travel,travel,birds,jfk international airport,airport securityThe Bird Bulletin: eBird, D-Bird, and How You Can Become a Community ScientistDateApril 12, 2019In relation tobird bulletin