Passeriformes / Chloropseidae / Chloropsis
Golden-fronted Leafbird
Chloropsis aurifrons · 金额叶鹎
Introduction
A species of leafbird found from the Indian subcontinent and south-western China to south-east Asia and Sumatra. It inhabits forest and scrub environments, feeding on insects and berries, and builds nests in trees.
Description
Adults have green bodies with a black face and throat bordered by yellow. The forehead is yellowish-orange, and a blue moustachial line is present. Irises are dark brown, while feet and bill are blackish. Young birds have plain green heads lacking facial black markings. Females exhibit slightly duller black on the face and throat. The southern Indian race has a narrower yellow border to the black face, a blue sub-moustachial stripe, and a duller orange forehead. The Sri Lankan and extreme southern Indian race is slightly smaller.
Identification
Distinguished by the combination of a green body, black face and throat with yellow borders, yellowish-orange forehead, and blue moustachial line. Lacks the blue flight feathers and tail sides seen in similar species. Vocalizations include rising and falling liquid chirps in bulbul-like tones, harsh whispers, and mimicry of other bird species.
Distribution & Habitat
Common resident breeder in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia, extending to south-western China and Sumatra. Habitat includes forest and scrub.
Behavior & Ecology
Builds nests in trees, laying 2-3 eggs. Diet consists of insects and berries. Known for loud calls and mimicking other bird species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Chloropseidae
- Genus
- Chloropsis
Subspecies (6)
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Chloropsis aurifrons aurifrons
Himalayas and northeastern India to Myanmar
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
