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Juveniles are similar to Golden-fronted Leafbird but show some orange-ochre feathers below. | Juveniles are similar to Golden-fronted Leafbird but show some orange-ochre feathers below. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | + | Foothills of the [[Himalayas]] and south [[China]] to [[Indochina]] and the [[Malay Peninsula]]. | |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Four subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: ''hardwickii'', '' | + | Four subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: |
| + | * ''C. h. hardwickii'' from northern [[India]] east to southern [[China]] (Tibet, Yunnan), [[Burma]], northwest [[Thailand]] and northern [[Laos]] | ||
| + | * ''C. h. malayana'' in the uplands of [[Burma]] and peninsular [[Malaysia]] | ||
| + | * ''C. h. melliana'' in southern [[China]] (Guizhou and Guangxi east to Fujian) and [[Vietnam]] | ||
| + | * ''C. h. lazuliana'' in the uplands of Hainan | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Deciduous to evergreen forest, also secondary growth. | Deciduous to evergreen forest, also secondary growth. | ||
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Its diet includes insects, spiders, fruits and nectar. <br /> | Its diet includes insects, spiders, fruits and nectar. <br /> | ||
Forages usually in the canopy.<br /> | Forages usually in the canopy.<br /> | ||
| − | They make their nests from roots and fibres which are suspended from the edges of twigs at the end of a tree branch. | + | They make their nests from roots and fibres which are suspended from the edges of twigs at the end of a tree branch. Lays 2-3 eggs.<br /> |
| + | A resident species, an altitudinal migrant in the Himalayas and probably in other parts of its range. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | # | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#{{Ref-HBWVol10}} |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Chloropsis+hardwickii}} | {{GSearch|Chloropsis+hardwickii}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Chloropsis]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Chloropsis]] | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 22 June 2012
- Chloropsis hardwickii
Photo of juvenile by Dr. Manjeet Singh
Location: Genting Highlands, Malaysia
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Location: Genting Highlands, Malaysia
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Identification
- Orange-ochre central underparts
- Olive-green upperparts
- Extensive black face and throat
- Purple-blue moustache
- Ochre wash on crown and sides
- Dark blue flight feathers and tail
Females with green head and blue moustache. Juveniles are similar to Golden-fronted Leafbird but show some orange-ochre feathers below.
Distribution
Foothills of the Himalayas and south China to Indochina and the Malay Peninsula.
Taxonomy
Four subspecies are recognized1:
- C. h. hardwickii from northern India east to southern China (Tibet, Yunnan), Burma, northwest Thailand and northern Laos
- C. h. malayana in the uplands of Burma and peninsular Malaysia
- C. h. melliana in southern China (Guizhou and Guangxi east to Fujian) and Vietnam
- C. h. lazuliana in the uplands of Hainan
Habitat
Deciduous to evergreen forest, also secondary growth.
Behaviour
Its diet includes insects, spiders, fruits and nectar.
Forages usually in the canopy.
They make their nests from roots and fibres which are suspended from the edges of twigs at the end of a tree branch. Lays 2-3 eggs.
A resident species, an altitudinal migrant in the Himalayas and probably in other parts of its range.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- 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) Orange-bellied Leafbird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Orange-bellied_Leafbird
