Updated Jul
17; Posted Jul 16
By Sasha Zidar
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - More than a
thousand Bali mynahs are known to live in zoos but only about 50 are still in
the wild. Two of them made their debut at the John Ball Zoo this
week.
The rare birds came from the
Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago. Bali mynahs are known as some of the
most critically endangered species of birds in the world.
Bali mynahs are from the starling
family because of their pure white feathers, except for the black tips on their
wings and tail. They also have a featherless, sky-blue eye patch and feather
crest on their heads.
Their majestic appearance is the
same for both male and female Bali Mynah birds. The unique birds also have a
hidden talent, mimicking sounds of other animals, including humans.
Their unique traits and elegant
features have resulted in a demand for illegal trade of Bali mynahs, creating a
conservation crisis for the birds.
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