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The Bali starling is one of the rarest birds in the world and relatively new to science, being first described in l912.
Endemic to the island of Bali in Indonesia and previously found throughout the north west third of the island. It inhabits monsoon forest and acacia savanna.
The breeding season runs from October to November and nests are preferentially made within wood pecker holes in tree trunks.
Habitat destruction and illegal trade have decimated the wild population.
This one was photographed at the Harewood bird garden in Yorkshire. He and his mate had a large enclosure at Harewood and seemed to be enjoying life.
Hawk
| Camera: | Nikon D2 X  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Nikkor 80-400 vr zoom  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Recording media: | digital ISO 640 hand held |
| Title: | Bali Starling |
| Username: | 
Hawkgenes |
| Uploaded: | 22 Jan 2007 - 8:17 PM |
| Tags: | Birds, Pets / captive animals, Wildlife |
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Comments
Looks a very timid little thing/beautifully photographed.
Tom.
Super shot of this rare bird, great detail and clarity
I have never seen anything like it. Congrats on such a great catch!
Patrick
A lovely image of such a rarity John.Exposure is perfect and the detail excellent.Nice work.
Fran
What a lovely looking bird and so well photographed. Thanks for your description, it's so interesting.
Val
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