Chloropsis jerdoni
Jerdon's Leafbird (*Chloropsis jerdoni*) is a resplendent jewel of the broadleaved forests of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, renowned for its brilliant emerald green plumage and remarkable vocal mimicry. Males are strikingly vivid green, featuring a distinctive black mask extending from the lores to the chin, elegantly bordered by a bright blue moustachial stripe and a deep blue shoulder patch. Females are similar but duller, lacking the black mask and instead exhibiting a blue w...
Found in open broadleaved forests, plantations, scrubland, and gardens. Prefers low to mid-elevations, typically below 1200 meters.
Feeds primarily on insects, such as caterpillars, ants, beetles, and flies. Also consumes a significant amount of nectar from various flowering plants, as well as small berries and fruits.
Jerdon's Leafbirds are diurnal and primarily solitary or found in pairs, occasionally forming small family groups outside the breeding season. They are active foragers, employing a combination of gleaning insects from foliage, sallying forth to catch aerial prey, and probing flowers for nectar. M...
Jerdon's Leafbird is a resident species distributed across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, with no significant migratory movements. Its primary breeding range extends throughout much of peninsular India, including the Western and Eastern Ghats, and extends into Sri Lanka. Fur...
Least Concern
- Jerdon's Leafbirds are renowned for their extraordinary mimicry, capable of accurately imitating the calls and songs of numerous other bird species found in their habitat. - Despite their vibrant green plumage, they are remarkably camouflaged within the forest canopy, often being heard before t...