Sunda Blue Robin

Cinclidium diana

Description

Cinclidium diana is an endemic bird whose habitat is only found in Indonesian forests. The male bird looks dark blue which is a bit dark in almost all parts of his body. On the forehead looks silver white. The beak and legs are jet black with slightly black eyes. As for the female bird, it looks reddish brown in the upper part of her body starting from the cheeks, head, nape, back, wings, and tail. On the lower part of the body starting from the chest and abdomen area looks a slightly dull whitish gray.

Population Size

Unknown

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

-

LENGTH

± 15 cm

Ca

Carnivore

So

Solitary

Te

Terrestrial

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Aves

ORDER

:

Passeriformes

FAMILY

:

Muscicapidae

GENUS

:

Cinclidium

SPECIES

:

Cinclidium diana

Distribution

Cinclidium diana often inhabits highland areas with an altitude of up to 2400 meters above sea level and mountain forests

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : This bird is an endemic bird in Indonesia, it can only be found on the islands of Sumatra and Java. Generally inhabit mountainous areas in northern and western Sumatra such as Leuser, Kerinci, Berastagi, and Dempu. The population in Java is usually in the eastern part close to the Dieng plateau.

Habits and Lifestyle

Cinclidium diana is quite shy by hiding behind the thick leaves and only making a chirping sound rather than revealing itself. This bird is rarely seen, because most of its time is spent quietly among the undergrowth in the high mountain forest areas. Live alone or in pairs.

Lifestyle

Solitary

Biome

Terrestrial

Climate Zone

Tropical and subtropical

Diet and Nutrition

These birds look for food around the ground or piles of leaves in the form of worms, insect larvae, and beetles.

Diet : Carnivore

Mating Habits

This bird makes a nest in April to June. Nests are made of moss and fibrous roots placed in tree holes. Reproduce by laying eggs and produce 2-5 eggs.

Reproduction session : –

Incubation periods: –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 2-5 eggs

Population

Population status : Least Concern (LC)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population threats​

This bird population is considered declining because it is caught and sold in international trade.

Population number​

This bird population is considered declining and status in the IUCN as a species of Least Concern.

PHOTO GALLERY

Reference

  1. Javan Blue Robin Wikipedia article 
  2. Sekilas Tentang Burung Berkecet Biru Tua
  3. Berkecet Biru Tua