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SPECIES PROFILE
Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni)
Chloropsis
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Endemic to India Sri Lanka
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Chloropseidae
GENUS
Chloropsis
📋 Description
SIZE
18-20 cm long 20-30 g
COLORATION
Green with blue throat black mask
ADAPTATIONS
Leaf-like camouflage agile for insect gleaning
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Endemic to India Sri Lanka
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
Leaf Mimics: Jerdon's Leafbirds glean with 25-gram bodies eating 8 grams of insects daily in Kerala's forests. Their green plumage blends with leaves.
2
Endemic Gleaners: These leafbirds cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting in trees. Deforestation threatens their camouflage.
🔭 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 Jerdon's leafbirds gleaning in leaf canopies
