White Bali Starling
Family
Sturnidae
Scientific Name
Leucopsar rothschildi
Basic Animal Group
Birds
Diet
Omnivores
Length
~22-25cm
Weight
~70-115g
Wingspan
~52-56cm
Incubation Period
~12-15 days
Clutch
~2-3 clutches/year
(~2-3 eggs/clutch)
Origin
Asia
Lifespan
~15-25 years
Characteristics
Fun Facts
- During the breeding period males attract females by calling loudly and bobbing up and down.
- The young ones are ready to fledge in about 12-28 days after hatching.
- Both the males and the females feed the young chicks and take the food to the nest.
- Normally they continue to breed with the same partner throughout their lifetime (monogamous).
- Well known for being vocal and they use different chirps to communicate, to attract the opposite sex and to defend their territory.