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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