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Bali Starling
Threats: Poaching for illegal songbird trade. This is made worse by habitat loss. •
Distribution: Northwest Bali, with a small population introduced onto the small island of Nusa Penida..
- Habitat: Forest edges including open shrub savannas and looded savanna woodlands. • Diet/Feeding: Seeds, insects, fruits and occasionally small reptiles.
- Social behaviour: They’re monogamous, so form long term pair-bond which are strengthened by mutual preening and displays.
- Males and females: There’s no obvious difference between males and females, although male crest feather tend to be slightly longer.
Lifespan: 5 years in the wild, but can live for up to 15 years in captivity.
- Number of young: Clutches often have 2-3 eggs, but normally only 1 survives
- Interesting fact: The bali starling is the national bird of Bali. Nearly extinct in the wild, breeding and reintroduction programmes saved occurenc
