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**Bali Starling - Leucopsar rothschildi
Short: A brilliant white starling endemic to Bali - illegal trapping and small-range vulnerability made it nearly extinct in the wild; captive programs support releases.
Facts:
Status: Critically Endangered (captive/reintroduction efforts).
Range: Bali, Indonesia.
Habitat: Open woodlands, scrub, near human habitation.
Diet: Fruits, insects.
Lifespan: ~10-15 yrs.
Reproduction: Nest in cavities; small clutch sizes.
Role: Seed disperser, cultural flagship species for island conservation.
Threats: Illegal pet trade, habitat loss.
2025 October 12