About the Jerdon's Leafbird
Jerdon's leafbird is a species of leafbird found in forest and woodland in India and Sri Lanka. Its name honours Thomas C. Jerdon. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the blue-winged leafbird, but differ in measurements and morphology, it lacking the blue flight feathers for which the blue-winged leafbird was named.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis jerdoni |
| Species Codes | jerlea1, JELE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jerdon's Leafbird belong to?
The Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jerdon's Leafbird?
Jerdon's leafbird is a species of leafbird found in forest and woodland in India and Sri Lanka. Its name honours Thomas C. Jerdon. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the blue-winged leafbird, but differ in measurements and morphology, it lacking the blue flight feathers for which t...
Where can I report a Jerdon's Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Jerdon's Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jerlea1, or on iNaturalist.
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