Amami-O-shima, in northern Ryukyu Is (southern Japan).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 5,800 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Nest predation by crows and mammals and the small Indian mongoose Herpestes javanicus appears to be the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Acorns of Castanopsis cuspidate, Quercus glauca and other oaks when they are available, and when this supply is scare in agricultural fields on sweet potato. Also, insects, seeds fruits, reptiles, including Okinawa pit-viper Trimeresurus flavoviridis, and maybe birds.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet