Last month, in the weeks running up to the Hajj - over 100 birds were found stuffed into crates at Calabar Airport, in Nigeria's far south-east.

BBC: Parrots start disappearing around the time of the Hajj

Wild birds can be stuffed and cooked like any other turkey, but you have to take more care not to overcook them or dry them out since they have no extra fat.

NPR: Wild Things Thanksgiving