About the Philippine Leafbird
The Philippine leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Cebu. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis flavipennis |
| Species Codes | philea1, PHLE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Leafbird belong to?
The Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Philippine Leafbird?
The Philippine Leafbird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Philippine Leafbird?
The Philippine leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Cebu. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Philippine Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code philea1, or on iNaturalist.
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