Javan green magpie facts
- These beautiful birds can be identified by their bright green feathers, red beaks and black "bandit" mask around their eyes.
- Chicks have pale blue feathers, but as they mature into adulthood they turn a dazzling shade of emerald green.
- Javan green magpies are part of the Corvid family, making them close relatives of crows, ravens and other magpies.
- During the nesting season females lay one to two eggs which are pale in colour.
- Listen out for their distinctive "kakaka-HE!" call.
What do Javan green magpies eat?
Fruit, berries, seeds and insects.
Javan green magpie habitat
Now only found in a few protected areas in Western Java, Indonesia.
What threats do Javan green magpies face?
These critically endangered birds are captured as part of the illegal wildlife trade. They are valued for their bright colours and birdsong. Habitat loss due to logging and agriculture is also a threat. There are now estimated to be less than 250 individuals remaining in the wild.
Where can I find Javan green magpies at London Zoo?
You can find our Javan green magpies in the Blackburn Pavilion walkthrough in the Zoo's Orange Zone.
How is ZSL helping to protect Indonesian wildlife?
ZSL's pioneering KELOLA Sendang project ran from 2015 to 2020 with the aim of building and managing a sustainable landscape in South Sumatra between two protected areas. By working with the Indonesian government and 21 villages we were able to restore over 440,000 hectares of degraded and fragmented habitat for tigers, rhinos, elephants and more.
