Javan Green Magpie Conservation Plan 2026

Background
The Javan Green Magpie has been recognised as requiring urgent conservation attention. Its status, confirmed following its taxonomic elevation in 2011 by Van Balen, Eaton, and Rheindt, has highlighted the need for coordinated and strategic action to prevent its extinction (van Balen et al., 2013). The species faces severe threats, primarily driven by unsustainable trapping and trade, which have significantly reduced its population in the wild. As with many songbirds in the region, the Javan Green Magpie has become emblematic of the broader songbird crisis in Southeast Asia. In response to these challenges, a facilitated workshop was convened between 30th of September and 3rd of October 2025, to bring together key stakeholders, including government representatives, conservation organisations, and zoological institutions. The workshop was jointly organised by the IUCN SSC Asian Songbird Trade Specialist Group (ASTSG), the IUCN SCC Indonesia Species Specialist Group (IdSSG), and facilitated by the IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group (CPSG). This collaboration reflects a growing recognition that multi-institutional and cross-sectoral engagement is essential for effective conservation planning…