Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis)
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Philippine Leafbird

Chloropsis flavipennis (Tweeddale, 1878)

35 gWeight

The Philippine leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Philippine Leafbird has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines154 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines141 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines89 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines36 records
  2. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines27 records
  3. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines25 records
  4. Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines2 records
  5. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 Philippine leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Cebu.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Leafbird?

The Philippine Leafbird weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Philippine Leafbird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Cebu (extinct), Leyte and Mindanao (central, southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Leafbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Philippine Leafbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Leafbird as Vulnerable.

What does the Philippine Leafbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Philippine Leafbird in?

It belongs to the family Leafbirds (Chloropseidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
35 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
91 mm
Tail
75 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Cebu (extinct), Leyte and Mindanao (central, southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Leafbirds Chloropseidae
Genus
Chloropsis

Other birds in the genus Chloropsis

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Philippine Leafbird

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