About the Orange-bellied Leafbird
The orange-bellied leafbird is a bird native to the central and eastern Himalayas, Yunnan and northern parts of Southeast Asia. The greyish-crowned leafbird, which is found in Hainan, is again considered conspecific. The scientific name commemorates the English naturalist Thomas Hardwicke.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis hardwickii |
| Species Codes | orblea1, OBCL, OBLE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-bellied Leafbird belong to?
The Orange-bellied Leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-bellied Leafbird?
The orange-bellied leafbird is a bird native to the central and eastern Himalayas, Yunnan and northern parts of Southeast Asia. The greyish-crowned leafbird, which is found in Hainan, is again considered conspecific. The scientific name commemorates the English naturalist Thomas Hardwicke....
Where can I report a Orange-bellied Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-bellied Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orblea1, or on iNaturalist.
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