Home › Aves › Chloropseidae › Golden-fronted Leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons)
SPECIES PROFILE
Golden-fronted Leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons)
Chloropsis
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Chloropseidae
GENUS
Chloropsis
📋 Description
SIZE
19-21 cm long 20-30 g
COLORATION
Green with golden forehead blue throat
ADAPTATIONS
Leaf-like camouflage agile for insect gleaning
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-3 eggs in cup nests incubated 13-15 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects nectar fruits
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss pesticide use
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Golden Gleaners: Golden-fronted Leafbirds glean with 25-gram bodies eating 8 grams of insects daily in Kerala's forests. Their golden foreheads shine.
2
Canopy Mimics: These leafbirds cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting in trees. Deforestation threatens their habitat.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Forests ensure visibility for spotting leafbirds
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch golden-fronted leafbirds gleaning in canopies
