Tossing flowing crests back and forth, three snow-white Bali mynahs share a branch, squawking and looking around with the trademark blue patches around their eyes catching sunlight. Minutes later, four more join — a sight that would have been impossible in the wild two decades ago. But by working with bird breeders and sellers — the very group that contributed to the prized birds becoming critically endangered — conservationists are releasing them in Bali province, hoping to boost the wild population. Wild Bali mynahs perch on a tree in West Bali National Park in Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia on April 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Experts say more research and monitoring is needed, but the conservation model has shown promise over the past 10 years and could be replicated for o...
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