The Bali starling, Leucopsar rothschildi , is native to Bali island in Indonesia. Figure 1.1 depicts a Bali starling.
(a(i))[3]
Suggest reasons, apart from birds being trapped and sold as pets, for the very small number of Bali starlings living in the wild.
(a(ii))[2]
Describe the roles zoos may play in protecting the Bali starling.
(b)[4]
Explain the consequences for genetic biodiversity of having a wild population of only six birds.
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