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Published: 2016-08-08 15:51:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 3052; Favourites: 215; Downloads: 38
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This bird, which is found only on the Indonesian island of Bali, is critically endangered by extinction. The main reasons of endangerment are loss of natural environment and introduced predators. In 2002, the population in the nature are only 8 subjects!

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nmmarkowa [2022-02-09 15:21:36 +0000 UTC]

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vanndra [2016-09-29 02:09:11 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to vanndra [2016-10-15 11:38:51 +0000 UTC]

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DebasishPhotos [2016-09-16 18:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot. One of the most beautiful birds. 
Alas, they are not available in India.

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to DebasishPhotos [2016-10-15 11:44:47 +0000 UTC]

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DebasishPhotos In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-10-15 12:52:20 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. 

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DebasishPhotos In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-10-15 12:51:41 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. 

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mora-KBM [2016-08-29 11:45:03 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to mora-KBM [2016-08-29 14:26:52 +0000 UTC]


Yes, I also believe that it will be better with the bird.

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asari13 [2016-08-23 10:45:15 +0000 UTC]

nice photo

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to asari13 [2016-08-24 09:06:37 +0000 UTC]

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Ararozu [2016-08-21 17:58:39 +0000 UTC]

That bird is very beautiful!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Ararozu [2016-08-22 09:02:48 +0000 UTC]

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TinyWild [2016-08-18 17:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty bird!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to TinyWild [2016-08-20 07:52:37 +0000 UTC]

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vinsky2002 [2016-08-15 23:14:29 +0000 UTC]

beautiful photo and yes population size is going down

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to vinsky2002 [2016-08-16 15:03:01 +0000 UTC]


Bali mynah are in danger. It's not good...

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Berlin-Steglitz [2016-08-12 22:51:03 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Berlin-Steglitz [2016-08-13 13:53:44 +0000 UTC]

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danUK86 [2016-08-11 00:35:30 +0000 UTC]

stunning!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to danUK86 [2016-08-12 18:20:35 +0000 UTC]

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danUK86 In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-08-12 20:04:46 +0000 UTC]

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Flight-Level [2016-08-10 13:47:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Flight-Level [2016-08-12 18:22:27 +0000 UTC]

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Charmychelle [2016-08-09 05:42:00 +0000 UTC]

I remember seeing this species in a zoo in the UK, loved it right away. It was quite a character and the plumage was gorgeous! I can't believe there are so few left in their homeland, hope there is still some way that they can survive... Two beautiful photos.  

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Charmychelle [2016-08-12 18:26:28 +0000 UTC]


Yes, definitely survive.

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Maria-Schreuders [2016-08-09 05:30:01 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful, great picture 

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Maria-Schreuders [2016-08-12 18:26:33 +0000 UTC]

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Maria-Schreuders In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-08-12 18:46:40 +0000 UTC]

 

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mockingbirdontree [2016-08-08 19:39:55 +0000 UTC]

Such perfect and beautiful photography!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to mockingbirdontree [2016-08-12 18:26:53 +0000 UTC]

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Actlikenaturedoes [2016-08-08 19:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful photo, beautiful bird and the sad, sad story behind it 

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to Actlikenaturedoes [2016-08-12 18:27:31 +0000 UTC]


Yes, I agree with you, it so sad...

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artjuggler [2016-08-08 18:37:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful plumage!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to artjuggler [2016-08-12 18:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Yes, thanks!

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WillemSvdMerwe [2016-08-08 18:32:25 +0000 UTC]

Very snazzy-looking white starlings these, great shot!  Pity they're endangered!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to WillemSvdMerwe [2016-08-12 18:28:04 +0000 UTC]


Yes, it's pity...

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xXPetunia-I-Luv-UXx [2016-08-08 17:32:44 +0000 UTC]

Awww poor bird!! It's so adorable and the photograph quality is awesome!!                                          

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to xXPetunia-I-Luv-UXx [2016-08-08 17:39:47 +0000 UTC]

Yes, almost completely extinct this beautiful species!
Thank you.

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xXPetunia-I-Luv-UXx In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-08-08 17:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh I'm sorry to hear that! I'm sure they can repopulate with help, though!!^^
Very welcome!!^^                          

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nmmarkowa [2016-08-08 17:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful. Amazing colors!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to nmmarkowa [2016-08-08 17:32:02 +0000 UTC]

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nmmarkowa In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-08-10 12:28:25 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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THollander [2016-08-08 17:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your submission to

Very well captured!  The colours are so vivid! Great job!

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to THollander [2016-08-08 17:27:48 +0000 UTC]

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THollander In reply to PhotoDragonBird [2016-08-08 17:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Big pleasure!

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1gga [2016-08-08 15:52:37 +0000 UTC]

Only 8 subjects?! Damn..

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PhotoDragonBird In reply to 1gga [2016-08-08 16:10:11 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I was taken aback...

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