Congrats! 2 critically endangered birds hatch at Zoo Atlanta

Bali mynah birds SURABAYA, INDONESIA - MAY 13: The Bali myna are seen inside the cage at Surabaya Zoo on May 13, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA) delegates and animal experts Prof. G. Agoramoorthy of Tajen University Taiwan, Sam Alagappasamy Chelleiyah of Singapore Zoo, and Dr. Kevin Lazarus of Taiping Zoo Malaysia, Jansen Manansang (former SEAZA President), and KRMT Joko Tirtono (Director of Gembiraloka Zoo Yogyakarta) are to share knowledge about how to handle animals properly. There has been an ongoing conflict within Surabaya Zoo internal management that has lead to numerous fatalities over the last four years due to malnourishment and improper housing. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) (Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

By WSBTV.com News Staff

ATLANTA — Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the hatchings of two new birds that are listed as critically endangered.

The zoo made the announcement Wednesday on its Facebook page.

The Bali mynah chicks were raised by first-time parents who were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Bali Mynah Species Survival Plan.

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The zoo said the Bali mynah is one of the most endangered species at Zoo Atlanta, and every hatching is critical.

“Collection for the pet trade has dramatically reduced the wild population,” the zoo said.

Zoo Atlanta estimates there may only be around 20 birds in the wild on their native island of Bali.