About the Sumatran Leafbird
The Sumatran leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to forest and plantations in Sumatra in Indonesia. It has often been included as a subspecies of the golden-fronted leafbird, but the two differ extensively in, among others, morphology, with the male of the Sumatran leafbird having a yellow forehead, and the female resembling a female blue-winged leafbird, but with a yellowish forecrown and no blue to the wings and tail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis media |
| Species Codes | sumlea1, SULE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Leafbird belong to?
The Sumatran Leafbird (Chloropsis media) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Leafbird?
The Sumatran Leafbird is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sumatran Leafbird?
The Sumatran leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to forest and plantations in Sumatra in Indonesia. It has often been included as a subspecies of the golden-fronted leafbird, but the two differ extensively in, among others, morphology, with the male of the Sumatr...
Where can I report a Sumatran Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumlea1, or on iNaturalist.
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