Family: Chloropseidae
Description
Leafbirds from south and south-east Asia.
- Predominantly green plumage
- Very similar shape and proportions
- They live in the canopy of deciduous to evergreen forest
- They are generalist feeders
Taxonomy
This family contains only a single genus. Chloropseidae is a Family in the Order Passeriformes.
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References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2005. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 10: Cuckoo-Shrikes to Thrushes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334726
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Chloropseidae. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Chloropseidae