Javan Fulvetta (Alcippe pyrrhoptera)

The Javan Fulvetta bird is a passerine bird species that can be found in the tropical forests of southeast Asia. This bird is small in size and has a distinctive appearance with its grayish-brown body and yellow underparts. Its wings and tail are olive-brown, and it has a dark bill and legs.

The Javan Fulvetta bird is a social creature and is often found in small flocks. These flocks may consist of fewer birds during the breeding season than during the non-breeding season. They tend to stay in the mid and upper canopy levels of the forest and are frequently seen hopping and moving through the trees in search of food.

This bird feeds mainly on insects, including beetles, caterpillars, and ants, but will also consume small fruits and seeds. They have a unique foraging technique where they work in groups to flush out insects from the bark of the trees.

The breeding season for the Javan Fulvetta bird varies based on location, but typically occurs in the late rainy season. They build a cup-shaped nest out of grasses and other plant materials and place it in the lower branches of trees. The female lays between 2-4 eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them for about two weeks. The chicks are dependent on their parents for food and care for several weeks after hatching.

The Javan Fulvetta bird is currently listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They have a large range and are not currently threatened by any major conservation issues. However, like many other birds, they may face destruction of their natural habitats due to deforestation and the growing human population in their range.

Overall, the Javan Fulvetta bird is a fascinating creature with an interesting social structure and unique foraging techniques. While not currently threatened, continued monitoring and conservation efforts are necessary to ensure that their habitat remains intact.




Other names

Alcippe pyrrhoptera

Alcippeidae

PASSERIFORMES

Javan Fulvetta

fulveta de Java

爪哇雀鹛

爪哇雀鶥

javanski drozić

timálie hnědočervená

Javafulvetta

Javaanse Alcippe

jaavantiaistimali

Alcippe de Java

Rotrücken-Zweigdrossling

Fulvetta di Giava

ジャワチメドリ

javinė alcipa

javafulvetta

sikornik rdzaworzytny

fulveta-de-java

Красноспинная альциппа

Javanska fulveta

alkipa jávska

Fulveta de Java

javaalkippa

Cava Fulvettası

альципа яванська

Wergan jawa