Chloropsis media
The Sumatran Leafbird, *Chloropsis media*, is an exquisite passerine endemic to Sumatra, renowned for its dazzling emerald-green plumage and remarkable vocal abilities. Males exhibit a striking velvety black facial mask that extends to the throat, framed by a brilliant golden-yellow bib, and accented by an iridescent blue-violet patch on the shoulder. Females share the vibrant green body but possess a less extensive blackish mask and a greener throat, lacking the male's distinct golden-yellow...
Found primarily in lowland and submontane evergreen broadleaf forests, often frequenting forest edges and mature secondary growth up to elevations of about 1,200 meters.
Their diet consists primarily of insects (e.g., caterpillars, beetles), nectar extracted from various flowers, and occasionally small fruits and berries.
Sumatran Leafbirds are diurnal and highly active, spending their days foraging in the canopy and mid-story of their forest habitat. They employ various foraging strategies, including gleaning insects from foliage, probing flowers for nectar, and occasionally sallying to catch flying insects. Whil...
The Sumatran Leafbird is exclusively resident and endemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, across its entire distribution. It can be found throughout the main mountain ranges and the adjacent lowlands, inhabiting a diverse range of forested habitats. While no distinct subspecies are currently...
Vulnerable
- The Sumatran Leafbird is a true 'island specialist,' found nowhere else in the world except the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. - Males are famously adept mimics, capable of reproducing the calls and songs of many other forest bird species with remarkable accuracy. - Their stunning iridescent gre...