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Javan Cochoa
Cochoa azurea
Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 112 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Cochoa
- Species azurea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 112 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Javan Cochoa is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Javan Cochoa is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane w, c Java.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 112 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8,485 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Javan Cochoa?
The Javan Cochoa is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 112 g.
Where does the Javan Cochoa live?
The Javan Cochoa is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane w, c Java, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Javan Cochoa belong to?
The Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Javan Cochoa eat?
The Javan Cochoa is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Javan Cochoa migrate?
The Javan Cochoa is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Javan Cochoa endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Javan Cochoa's range?
The Javan Cochoa has a mapped global range of about 8,485 km².
Conservation
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