About the Greater Green Leafbird
The greater green leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is distinguished from the lesser green leafbird by its powerful beak, yellow throat and eye ring of the female; and lack of a yellow border along the black throat patch found in the male C. cyanopogan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) |
| Species | Chloropsis sonnerati |
| Species Codes | grglea1, GGLE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Green Leafbird belong to?
The Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) belongs to the Leafbirds family (Chloropseidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Green Leafbird?
The greater green leafbird is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is distinguished from the lesser green leafbird by its powerful beak, yellow throat and eye ring of the female; and lack of a yellow border along the black throat patch found in the male C. cyanopogan....
Where can I report a Greater Green Leafbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Green Leafbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grglea1, or on iNaturalist.
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