Bornean Leafbird
Chloropsis kinabaluensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyChloropseidae (Leafbirds)
- GenusChloropsis (Leafbirds)
- SpeciesChloropsis kinabaluensis (Bornean Leafbird)
About the Bornean Leafbird
The Bornean leafbird (Chloropsis kinabaluensis), also known as the Kinabalu leafbird, is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is found in humid forest in Borneo, to which it is endemic (elevated areas, including the Meratus Mountains). It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the blue-winged leafbird (C. cochinchinensis), but differ in measurements and morphology, the female Bornean leafbird having a distinctive male-like plumage. The distribution of the two are known to approach each other, but there is no evidence of intergradation.
Wells, D. R. (2005). Chloropsis kinabaluensis (Bornean Leafbird). pp. 264–265 in: del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott, & D. A. Christie. eds. (2005). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 10. Cuckoo-shrikes to Thrushes. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Leafbird in Kinabalu Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Leafbird in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Leafbird sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 343 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Leafbird in Kinabalu Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Leafbird in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.