Category: Birds

Bali Starling (Jalak Bali) Conservation from Past to Present

The Bali Starling is uniquely endemic on the island of Bali and found nowhere else in Indonesia. When Erwin Stresemann discovered this bird in 1912 and named it Leucopsar rothschildi, wildlife collectors fell in love with the bird. The clear, ... Read More

March 20, 2020 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Bali Starling, Birds, Conservation, Wildlife

Bali Starling Release Program

The Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) is an endemic bird that is found on the island of Bali. Up until recently, the bird was listed as a critically endangered species with its population in deficient numbers. However, Bali Safari Park has ... Read More

August 9, 2019 Bali Starling, Birds, Conservation

Ostrich – The Flightless Bird!

The Ostrich is an iconic flightless bird native to the African savanna and desert. They are easily distinguishable by their appearance, having long necks and legs. Having existed for at least 120 million years, they are one of the oldest ... Read More

March 6, 2019 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Birds

Bali Safari Birds – Meet the Beautiful Macaw

The Macaw belongs to the parrot family that are most distinguishable from other parrots by their long tail and colorful feathers. They are native to the Central and South American regions, and are often called New World Parrots or Neotropical ... Read More

January 18, 2019 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Birds, Conservation, Endangered

Bali Safari Birds – The Mythical Owl

Owls have a long history of having the privilege to portray mythical depictions in many cultures. Their silhouette and mysterious figure has been subject to different interpretations across the world. In ancient Greece for example, owls had the honor to ... Read More

January 11, 2019 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Birds

Beautiful Birds of Indonesia

Indonesia is home to a diverse species of beautiful birds. Many of the birds found in Indonesia have evolved to live in the tropical climate and lush terrain of Southeast Asia. [caption id="attachment_6484" align="aligncenter" width="715"] Peafowl ( Burung Merak )[/caption] ... Read More

December 21, 2018 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Bali Starling, Birds, Conservation, Endangered

The Cockatoo, the Bird Behind an Indonesian Folk Song

The Cockatoo is an especially sentimental bird to many Indonesians. For those who grew up and spent their childhood here, they’ll most likely be familiar with the “kakatua” song that was taught in elementary schools. The song is also often ... Read More

November 30, 2018 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Birds

Cendrawasih – The Bird of Paradise

Did you know that Bali Safari Park is home to one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Paradisaea or locally known as the Cendrawasih? Cendrawasih is the Indonesian word for “Bird of Paradise” and is normally found ... Read More

November 16, 2018 Animal Knowledge, Animals, Birds, Conservation, Endangered