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Philippine Leafbird
Chloropsis flavipennis
Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a member of the Chloropseidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 35.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Chloropseidae Leafbirds
- Genus Chloropsis
- Species flavipennis
Where it lives
Cebu (extinct), Leyte and Mindanao (central, southern Philippines)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 35.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Chloropseidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Leafbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Philippine Leafbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a member of the Chloropseidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Cebu (extinct), Leyte and Mindanao (c, s Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 35.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 114,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Leafbird?
The Philippine Leafbird is a small bird that weighs around 35.4 g.
Where does the Philippine Leafbird live?
The Philippine Leafbird is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Cebu (extinct), Leyte and Mindanao (c, s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Leafbird belong to?
The Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) belongs to the Chloropseidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Philippine Leafbird eat?
The Philippine Leafbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Philippine Leafbird migrate?
The Philippine Leafbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Leafbird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Philippine Leafbird's range?
The Philippine Leafbird has a mapped global range of about 114,000 km².
Conservation
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