Javan Leafbird
Cucak Ranting

Scientific Name
Chloropsis cochinchinensis
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Conservational Status
Endangered
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Distribution
Exclusively on Java

It is listed as endangered as it is undergoing a rapid population decline due to rampant poaching for the cage-bird trade. For the past ten years, the rate of its decline has exceeded 50%. Male birds have black mask from lores to throat, while female ones lack mask.

Female Javan Leafbird

Javan Leafbird Fledging

Disclaimer: The data presented on this site are compiled from various sources. The distribution map is taken from IUCN Red List.