Javan Green Magpie (Cissa thalassina)
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Javan Green Magpie

Cissa thalassina (Temminck, 1826)

125 gWeight

The Javan green magpie (Cissa thalassina) is a passerine bird in the crow family, Corvidae, endemic to montane forests on the island of Western Java, Indonesia.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Javan green magpie (Cissa thalassina) is a passerine bird in the crow family, Corvidae, endemic to montane forests on the island of Western Java, Indonesia. This critically endangered species was once more widespread, but it has suffered significant population declines due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the wild animal trade.

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Questions

How big is the Javan Green Magpie?

The Javan Green Magpie weighs around 125 g.

Where does the Javan Green Magpie live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane western Java (nearly extinct).

Is the Javan Green Magpie endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Javan Green Magpie as Critically Endangered.

What does the Javan Green Magpie eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Javan Green Magpie in?

It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
125 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
139 mm
Tail
113 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
43 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: montane western Java (nearly extinct)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Crows, Jays Corvidae
Genus
Cissa

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Javan Green Magpie

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