Dragonfly

The pigeon is a stout-bodied bird with a short neck and short, slender bill, belonging to the family Columbidae. Well-adapted to both natural environments and urban settings, pigeons feed primarily on seeds, grains, and fruits. Recognized as a global symbol of peace and love, these gentle birds are known for their exceptional navigation abilities, strong homing instincts, and distinctive cooing calls.

Lizards are scaled, cold-blooded reptiles characterized by long bodies, four agile legs, and typically a long tail that can detach as a defense mechanism against predators. Active during the day (diurnal), they bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature and feed primarily on insects, spiders, and small invertebrates. Agile and alert, lizards are a common sight darting through tropical gardens, stone walls, and natural landscapes across Bali, playing an important role in controlling local insect populations.

Koi are domesticated ornamental varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) widely kept in outdoor ponds and water gardens for decorative purposes. Renowned for their striking color variations—including white, red, black, yellow, and orange—koi are active, friendly freshwater fish that symbolize good fortune, strength, and perseverance. They can grow quite large, live for several decades with proper care, and thrive in clean, oxygen-rich freshwater environments.

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods characterized by eight legs, chelicerae with fangs, and the ability to spin silk webs to capture prey. Unlike insects, they have two body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen) and lack wings or antennae. Mainly feeding on flying insects like flies and mosquitoes, spiders serve as vital natural pest controllers in Balinese tropical gardens, forests, and outdoor spaces.

The Zebra Dove is a small, brownish-grey bird belonging to the dove family Columbidae, easily recognized by its distinctive black-and-white barred pattern on its neck and sides. Native to Southeast Asia, it feeds mainly on small seeds and grass grains found on the ground. Celebrated in traditional culture for its gentle demeanor and melodious, soothing cooing call, this bird is frequently kept in gardens and homes across Bali as a symbol of tranquility and good fortune.