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Perching Birds |
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The 'passerine', or perching birds, are amongst the most successful in the world - there are more species than in any other group. Amongst the passerines are two families which are particularly numerous; the starlings - Sternidae and crows - Corvidae. |
| Rothschild's Mynah, or Bali Starling. Confined to the island of Bali, numbers have declined due to agricultural land development and being formerly taken for the bird trade. A zoo breeding programme has resulted in the return of birds to Bali. |
