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Green Iora
Aegithina viridissima (Bonaparte, 1850)
12–14 cmLength13 gWeight
The green iora (Aegithina viridissima) is a species of bird in the family Aegithinidae.
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
Green Iora has been recorded at 92 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia1,739 records
- Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia985 records
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia732 records
More places
- Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia362 records
- Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand273 records
- Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia257 records
- Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – BalaThailand222 records
- San Kala Khiri NP – headquartersThailand166 records
- Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia164 records
- Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – Sirindhorn Waterfall & Wildlife Research Station vicinityThailand142 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The green iora (Aegithina viridissima) is a species of bird in the family Aegithinidae. It is found in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitats include lowland forests, secondary forest and mangrove forest.
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Questions
How big is the Green Iora?
The Green Iora is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 13 g.
Where does the Green Iora live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Green Iora?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Green Iora endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Green Iora as Near Threatened.
What does the Green Iora eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Green Iora in?
It belongs to the family Ioras (Aegithinidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–14 cm
- Weight
- 13 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 62 mm
- Tail
- 44 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Ioras Aegithinidae
- Genus
- Aegithina
Other birds in the genus Aegithina
Common IoraAegithina tiphia
Marshall's IoraAegithina nigrolutea
Great IoraAegithina lafresnayei
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