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Chloropseidae - Leafbirds

There are 11 species of birds in this family. They are found in India and Southeast Asia.

Males are brightly colored, usually yellow or green. Females are duller in color. Leafbirds have forked tongues and eat insects, fruit, and nectar.

  • The golden-fronted leafbird is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
    Golden-Fronted Leafbird
    (Chloropsis aurifrons)
    The golden-fronted leafbird is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
  • The blue-winged leafbird is found in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    Blue-Winged Leafbird
    (Chloropsis cochinchinensis)
    The blue-winged leafbird is found in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • The orange-bellied leafbird is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    Orange-Bellied Leafbird
    (Chloropsis hardwickii)
    The orange-bellied leafbird is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • Jerdon's leafbird is found in India and Sri Lanka.
    Jerdon's Leafbird
    (Chloropsis jerdoni)
    Jerdon's leafbird is found in India and Sri Lanka.
  • The yellow-throated leafbird is found in the Philippines.
    Yellow-Throated Leafbird
    (Chloropsis palawanensis)
    The yellow-throated leafbird is found in the Philippines.
  • The greater green leafbird is found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
    Greater Green Leafbird
    (Chloropsis sonnerati)
    The greater green leafbird is found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.

Did You Know?

The golden fronted leafbird is one of the species found in this family.
The golden fronted leafbird is one of the species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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