Meanwhile, a captive assurance or ‘safety-net’ population of about 1000 birds has been established. 2008).
Education programmes in Bali are now trying to tackle the problem. The volunteer opportunity was an unforgettable experience and all of the staff were so welcoming and friendly. 2009). At the release site on Nusa Penida Island, the population was recorded as 65 adults and 62 juveniles in 2009 (C. Kenwrick in litt. At the release site in West Bali National Park, c.50 individuals were estimated in 2008 (G. Dijkman in litt. 2009). Every year, TNBB hatches 60 Bali Starling eggs. 27/11/2011 5 In … During this time, the number of starlings in the wild were estimated at between 300-900 birds. Bali Starling Action Plan •Present situation has changed and some assumptions not fit to the previous assumptions made –Protection was assumed to become better –Wild population maintained and grows •Reintroduction was not top priority in the action plan Conservation Management •In-situ •Ex-situ •In-situ/Ex-situ Link •Market & Fundraising •Fundraising •Partnership •Biotechnology (?) I learned a lot and it motivated me to … The National Park Chief said the population of Bali Starlings at TNBB has risen dramatically due to the operation of three captive breeding sites. Once the birds are around 11 months old, the rare and endangered birds are carefully let loose into the wild. At the release site on Nusa Penida Island, the population was recorded as 65 adults and 62 juveniles in 2009 (C. Kenwrick in litt. Aside from its eye-catching appearance, the bird’s melodic voice made it increasingly coveted by collectors and bird lovers alike. Today, the Bali Bird Sanctuary, which covers the Nusa Penida islands group, is home now to over 100 Bali starlings, successfully increasing the wild population from fewer than 10 surviving birds when the FNPF bird conservation project began in 2006. At the release site in West Bali National Park, c.50 individuals were estimated in 2008 (G. Dijkman in litt. There are 780 Bali starlings in zoos worldwide and zoos work collaboratively to protect the species, through breeding programmes. Birds bred in Jersey are part of this international programme, which aims to keep the species going until the severe threats it faces in the wild can be addressed. Soon after its discovery, the Bali Starling became the object of hunting, poaching and illegal trade.

2008). Moreover, I believe that Begawan Foundation will continue to successfully restore Bali Starling’s population and I wish them the best of luck in this mission.... read more-Laurynas Veckys, Economic and Finance student from the University of Southampton.