Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Forest habitat loss through agricultural encroachment and logging, trade and hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A rather thin, high-pitched and drawn out whistle (like other cochoas).
Sumatran Cochoa (Cochoa beccarii) [XC576885]
by id from , Indonesia (song)
Subspecies
Has been thought to form a superspecies with Javan Cochoa (Cochoa azurea), and has often been considered conspecific, but significant differences in size and plumage.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Shiny Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus melanurus) which is more plump, noisy and more uniform dark blue.
References
See References.