Javan blue-banded kingfisher

The Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo euryzona) is a very rare kingfisher species endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, and is classified as Critically Endangered. It is a small, dark-colored bird. Its back and tail are silvery blue, while its throat is white. A broad blue-green band extends across its breast. According to the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the species is classified as Critically Endangered (CR). Its population is declining rapidly due to habitat destruction, degradation of riverbanks, and increasing human activities.