White Starling or famous in Bali with the name Curik is an endemic bird of Java and Bali. Bali Starling (leucopsar rothschildi) is a beautiful type of starling measuring around 25 cm with white fur that dominates. This bird only can be found in Bali. Another feature is the wingtip and black tail with a long crest which breaks down. The hairless part around his eyes is bright blue, while his legs are bluish gray.
Bird species that have often been hunted for illegal trade because the price has touched tens of millions. In the 90’s this bird was concluded to be rare, very difficult to find in its habitat, West Bali. This is the reason why the breeding efforts are encouraged. One of the breeding centers is next to the office of the West Bali National Park, Cekik village.
This breeding and release area is one of the original habitat of Bali Starling. Bali Starling likes savanna or grassland areas because the food is insects, especially in the grass. Like caterpillars, grasshoppers, crickets, termites and ants.
This breeding and release area is one of the original habitat of Bali Starling. Bali Starling likes savanna or grassland areas because the food is insects, especially in the grass. Like caterpillars, grasshoppers, crickets, termites and ants.
THE MASCOT OF BALI
The main threat facing birds that was first described in 1912 is the change in natural habitat along the northwest coast of Bali. Another threat is uncontrolled (illegal) trapping to meet the world market supply as pets. The population is very little in nature, making the IUCN determine Critically Endangered / CR.
To speed up the independence process and reduce time in the cage, the officers intervened by providing food corner at a number of points. Breeding is considered quite successful so that the population target is added. Because this bird is indigenous to Bali, this bird then become the mascot of Bali island.
Birds watching is one of the most popular ecotourism in the National Park. There are bird observation packages 1-3 days, morning and evening. There are at least 35 types of endemic Bali and Java such as facon pancawana, king of shrimp, and white starlings. Visitors can also observe the differences in semi-natural and home-grown breeding by residents.
Our Memorable West Bali Tour is an exciting tour program to visit places of interest in North Part of Bali including the West Bali National Park. Letโs admire the rare starling!
