5 thoughts on “Javan Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus)”
I think the sentence “no evidence this species is heavily targeted by the trade” should be omitted. This species also regularly encountered in bird market across Java and looking through Facebook using the keyword “Sempur hujan” I found >8 individual being sold/advertised in January 2024 by different person, including one post asking where to buy this bird. This shows that the demand for this bird does exist, which mean it is targeted to some extend… the extend of which we do not know yet without proper study. As has been happening to other species in Java, demand in trade can suddenly soar followed by decimation of local population. This thread should not be taken lightly as shown by the sentences I highlighted above, and should still be part of consideration of this species’ status other than habitat availability.
Having said that, I agree on the proposal of downlisting the species’ status to LC based on lack of substantial deforestation in the last decade (especially on higher altitude), as well as occurrence data from citizen science project especially Burungnesia (which has not been mentioned here). There is a total 213 observation of this bird submitted to Burungnesia between 2016-2014 from entire island, 8 of which were submitted during 2020’s “Big Month” in January totalling 15 individuals outside of conservation area. There is also substantial report from agroforestry area. Based on the report frequency in certain area, this species subjectively can be considered to be uncommon or even common instead of Scarce or Rare, especially when being compared to other forest species such as Javan Trogon. New localities have also been reported including Gunung Merapi National Park, where this species has never been recorded before (Huda & Alieser, pers. comm).
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 12 February 2024. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 12 February 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Many thanks to the comment made by P. G. Akbar. The sentence on trade has been removed, and replaced with “Despite appearances in trade markets, there is no evidence that trade is actively causing rapid declines in this species.” To this has been added emphasis of the points made, which are entirely legitimate, that trade on Java can turn LC species to be suddenly threatened, and this will need continued monitoring.
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 18 February 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in December 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 26 February 2024.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed. Javan Broadbill is recommended to be listed as Least Concern.
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2024.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2024 Red List categories will now be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
I think the sentence “no evidence this species is heavily targeted by the trade” should be omitted. This species also regularly encountered in bird market across Java and looking through Facebook using the keyword “Sempur hujan” I found >8 individual being sold/advertised in January 2024 by different person, including one post asking where to buy this bird. This shows that the demand for this bird does exist, which mean it is targeted to some extend… the extend of which we do not know yet without proper study. As has been happening to other species in Java, demand in trade can suddenly soar followed by decimation of local population. This thread should not be taken lightly as shown by the sentences I highlighted above, and should still be part of consideration of this species’ status other than habitat availability.
Having said that, I agree on the proposal of downlisting the species’ status to LC based on lack of substantial deforestation in the last decade (especially on higher altitude), as well as occurrence data from citizen science project especially Burungnesia (which has not been mentioned here). There is a total 213 observation of this bird submitted to Burungnesia between 2016-2014 from entire island, 8 of which were submitted during 2020’s “Big Month” in January totalling 15 individuals outside of conservation area. There is also substantial report from agroforestry area. Based on the report frequency in certain area, this species subjectively can be considered to be uncommon or even common instead of Scarce or Rare, especially when being compared to other forest species such as Javan Trogon. New localities have also been reported including Gunung Merapi National Park, where this species has never been recorded before (Huda & Alieser, pers. comm).
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 12 February 2024. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 12 February 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Preliminary proposal
Many thanks to the comment made by P. G. Akbar. The sentence on trade has been removed, and replaced with “Despite appearances in trade markets, there is no evidence that trade is actively causing rapid declines in this species.” To this has been added emphasis of the points made, which are entirely legitimate, that trade on Java can turn LC species to be suddenly threatened, and this will need continued monitoring.
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 18 February 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in December 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 26 February 2024.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed. Javan Broadbill is recommended to be listed as Least Concern.
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2024.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2024 Red List categories will now be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.