Class Aves Family Chloropseidae Scientific name Chloropsis flavipennis | Phylum Chordata Order Passeriformes Genus Chloropsis Rank Species | |
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Similar Yellow‑throated leafbird, Blue‑masked leafbird, Celestial monarch, Naked‑faced spiderhunter, Olive‑backed flowerpecker | ||
The Philippine leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a species of bird in the Chloropseidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, and Cebu.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Its stronghold appears to be Mindanao, with populations small in Leyte and in Cebu, the species could already be extinct.
References
Philippine leafbird Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA