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Bali Starling

Leucopsar Rothschildi

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• RANGE: One small area of Western Bali, Indonesia (Bali Barat National Park)

• HABITAT: Tall grassland and forest near the coast

• SIZE: 9 -10 inches

• DIET: Insects, fruit, seed.

• CONSERVATION STATUS: Critically endangered. The size of its historical population is unknown as the bird was only discovered in 1912. Since discovery the numbers have declined from a population on Bali of several hundred. Possibly under 30 individuals left in the wild population in a National Park under armed guard. In 1984 there were 150. Highly prized for their beauty,  and a target, unfortunately, for caged bird enthusiasts. Captive bred re-introduction is being attempted now.

• NOTES: Gregarious. Nest in holes in trees.

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Condemned by their beauty to survive only in captivity?

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