Discovered in 1911, the Bali Starling is endemic to the island for which it is named. This bird is highly endangered in its natural habitat. Indeed, the illegal trade in caged birds has caused a dramatic fall in numbers: in 1990, there were only 15 left in the wild.
 
Conservation measures together with reintroductions enabled by successful breeding projects in zoos have brought the number of birds in the Bali Barat National Park up to about 50. But sadly, continued hunting means that the population remains fragile.