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Bali Starling
Leucopsar rothschildi
Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 91.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Leucopsar
- Species rothschildi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 91.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bali Starling is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Bali Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) belongs to the Sturnidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Bali, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan (se of Bali).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 91.3 g, with a wing length of about 13.1 cm and a tail of around 7.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 38 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bali Starling?
The Bali Starling is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 91.3 g.
Where does the Bali Starling live?
The Bali Starling is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Bali, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan (se of Bali), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bali Starling belong to?
The Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bali Starling eat?
The Bali Starling is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Bali Starling migrate?
The Bali Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bali Starling endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Bali Starling's range?
The Bali Starling has a mapped global range of about 38 km².
Conservation
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