From the Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara [...] Zoologischer Theil, A. Pelzeln, "Vögel":

"GRACULA JAVANA (Cuv.)
Nicobar, Java

A female was delivered alive in March to Baron Wullerstorf from the village of Malacca. Iris light brown, beak light vermilion red, ochre yellow at extremity. Lobes of the head already light ochre yellow. Claws slate-black, whitish at base. Length 12 ½", flight distance 21 ½" . A male was killed on 17 March in the forest of Pulo Milu. When the stomach was opened, plant remains and seeds were found. A male was also received from the Nangkauri forest." (p.88)