Spotted crocias

The spotted crocias is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to the island of Java in Indonesia, where it is confined to west Java.

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Distribution

Region

West Java montane forests

Typical Environment

Confined to the montane evergreen and mossy forests of western Java, Indonesia. It favors dense, humid interior forest with abundant epiphytes and bamboo thickets. Birds are most often encountered along forested ridges, ravines, and mature secondary growth, rarely descending to lowlands. It can occur at forest edges but is most frequent in intact canopy and subcanopy layers.

Altitude Range

900–2000 m

Climate Zone

Highland

Characteristics

Size19–21 cm

Wing Span27–31 cm

Male Weight0.04 kg

Female Weight0.038 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The spotted crocias is one of only two crocias species, the other being the grey-crowned crocias of Vietnam. It keeps to mossy, shaded montane forest and often joins mixed-species flocks while foraging. Its tiny range in West Java makes it vulnerable to habitat loss, and protected areas like Gunung Halimun–Salak National Park are important strongholds.

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Behaviour

Temperament

skulking and wary

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Usually seen in pairs or small family groups, often joining mixed-species flocks with other montane insectivores. Nests are placed in dense vegetation, with both parents participating in care. Territorial during breeding but otherwise relatively tolerant of nearby conspecifics.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A series of clear, mellow whistles interspersed with soft trills and chatters. Calls include thin tseep notes used to maintain contact within flocks.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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