About the Bornean Leafbird
The Bornean leafbird, also known as the Kinabalu leafbird, is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is found in humid forest in Borneo, to which it is endemic. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the blue-winged leafbird, but differ in measurements and morphology, the female Bornean leafbird having a distinctive male-like plumage. The distribution of the two are known to approach each other, but there is no evidence of intergradation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis kinabaluensis |
| Species Codes | borlea1, BOLE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Leafbird belong to?
The Bornean Leafbird (Chloropsis kinabaluensis) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Leafbird?
The Bornean leafbird, also known as the Kinabalu leafbird, is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is found in humid forest in Borneo, to which it is endemic. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the blue-winged leafbird, but differ in measurements and morphology, the fe...
Where can I report a Bornean Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code borlea1, or on iNaturalist.
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