From Hunter to Breeder

Bird hunters caused the population of Bali starlings to plunge. Now they have changed and become breeders actively raising the rare bird.

October 5, 2011

ABDULKADI hid behind the trees, watching over the net that he installed right in front of a Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) nest. He held his breath so as not to let the birds be aware of his presence. He had everything prepared in detail including buying the finest net from Tasikmalaya, West Java. He also had done a survey in the West Bali National Park for three days. After making sure of the location of the nests and the flying route of

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