Green Cochoa
NameGreen Cochoa
Common NameGreen Cochoa
Scientific NameCochoa viridis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)77.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright green back and underparts, a sky-blue crown and nape, and a prominent black mask extending from the lores to behind the eye. The wings are black with a broad white patch on the primaries, and the tail is blue with a black tip. Females are duller, with a more olive-green body and a less vivid blue on the head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are generally soft and mournful, consisting of fluty, whistling notes, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or a drawn-out 'tseee-tseee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresbright green body, sky-blue head and nape, black facial mask, black wings with white patch, blue tail, medium size
Description
This striking medium-sized thrush is known for its vibrant plumage, featuring a bright green body and a contrasting blue head. It typically inhabits dense montane forests, often foraging quietly in the undergrowth for insects and fruits.
