Pigeon

Local Name

Burung Merpati

Scientific Name

Columba livia

Family

Columbidae

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.

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Other Fauna

Squirrel

Tupai (Plantain Squirrel / Treeshrew) is a small, agile mammal commonly found in trees across Southeast Asia. It features a slender body, sharp claws for climbing, a pointed snout, and a bushy tail. Active mainly during the day (diurnal), its diet consists of fruits, seeds, small insects, and nectar. In Bali, it is locally known as Semal and is frequently spotted in coconut groves, tropical gardens, and lush forest areas.
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Honey Bee

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Koi

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.
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Dragonfly

The dragonfly is a fast-flying insect belonging to the order Odonata, characteristically identified by its large compound eyes, elongated body, and two pairs of strong, transparent wings. Known for their exceptional aerial agility, dragonflies are skilled predators that feed on mosquitoes, midges, and small flying insects. Typically found near freshwater sources like ponds, rivers, and rice paddies, they serve as key bioindicators of a healthy, clean environment throughout Bali.
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Beetle

Beetles are insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, recognized by their hard, protective forewings (elytra) that cover and shield their delicate flight wings. With a wide variety of species, they undergo complete metamorphosis from larvae (grubs) to adult beetles. Depending on the species, they feed on leaves, wood, fruit, nectar, or decaying organic material, playing an essential ecological role as pollinators, decomposers, and natural pest regulators in Bali’s rich gardens and lush forest ecosystems
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Centipede

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