About the Greater Green Leafbird
The greater green leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is distinguished from the lesser green leafbird by its powerful beak, yellow throat and eye ring of the female; and lack of a yellow border along the black throat patch found in the male C. cyanopogan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis sonnerati |
| Species Codes | grglea1, GGLE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Green Leafbird belong to?
The Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Greater Green Leafbird?
The Greater Green Leafbird is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Greater Green Leafbird?
The greater green leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is distinguished from the lesser green leafbird by its powerful beak, yellow throat and eye ring of the female; and lack of a yellow border along the black throat patch found in the male C. cyanopogan....
Where can I report a Greater Green Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Green Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grglea1, or on iNaturalist.
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