Javan Heleia
NameJavan Heleia
Common NameJavan Heleia
Scientific NameHeleia javanica
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe head is grey, contrasting with the bright olive-green upperparts, wings, and tail. Underparts are paler, often a dull yellowish-green. It has a dark eye with a faint, broken pale eye-ring and a short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls such as "tsee-tsee" or "swee-swee," often given in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in suitable montane and submontane forest habitats.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, olive-green back, small size, short dark bill, faint pale eye-ring
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its olive-green body and contrasting grey head. It typically forages in the mid to upper canopy of montane forests, often in small flocks, searching for insects and other food items.
