Bali Myna’s Song Saves Species | Portland News

A stunning, critically endangered Bali myna has landed at the Oregon Zoo—bringing hope to a species on the brink. This rare, all-white bird from Indonesia is prized for its beautiful songs, but that same trait makes it a target in illegal bird singing competitions across Asia. With fewer than 500 left in the wild and just six surviving in 2001, captive breeding programs like Oregon’s are vital. The zoo’s new resident even helped hatch a chick now at Tulsa Zoo, proving the program’s success. Plans include pairing her with a mate and creating a controlled breeding environment to safeguard this majestic bird’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8dc7dbda06eaa5f