Javan Cochoa
NameJavan Cochoa
Common NameJavan Cochoa
Scientific NameCochoa azurea
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely deep azure blue, with brighter, iridescent blue on the wing coverts and outer webs of the flight feathers. The bill and legs are blackish. Females are similar but slightly duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically soft, high-pitched, and whistled, often described as a 'tsee-tsee' or 'twee-twee' sound, sometimes with a fluty quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of Java, Indonesia, typically found at elevations between 900 and 2,200 meters.
Identifying Featuresdeep azure blue plumage, iridescent blue wing patches, black bill and legs, secretive forest dweller, endemic to Java
Description
The Javan Cochoa is a stunning, medium-sized thrush known for its deep azure blue plumage. It is a shy and elusive bird, typically found foraging in the understory of montane forests.
