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Birdsong field guide

Bornean Leafbird

Chloropsis kinabaluensis

The Bornean Leafbird is a vibrant green passerine endemic to the highland forests of Borneo, distinguished by its black facial mask and yellow throat border.

What it sounds like

A complex and musical series of liquid whistles, harsh chatters, and expert vocal mimicry.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Kim Chuah Lim · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was historically treated as a subspecies of the Blue-winged Leafbird but is now recognized as a distinct highland species.
Unlike many other leafbirds, the female of this species possesses a black mask and throat similar to the male.
It is a versatile feeder, consuming a diet of arthropods, berries, and nectar from flowering trees.
The species is known for its ability to mimic the calls of other birds within its montane habitat.
They are frequently observed as active participants in mixed-species foraging flocks in the sub-canopy.

Habitat

Montane and submontane broadleaf evergreen forests, typically between 600 and 2,500 meters.

Range

Highlands of northern and central Borneo, including the Crocker Range and Mount Kinabalu.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-masked LeafbirdChloropsis venusta Blue-winged LeafbirdChloropsis moluccensis Golden-fronted LeafbirdChloropsis aurifrons Greater Green LeafbirdChloropsis sonnerati Javan LeafbirdChloropsis cochinchinensis Jerdon's LeafbirdChloropsis jerdoni Lesser Green LeafbirdChloropsis cyanopogon Orange-bellied LeafbirdChloropsis hardwickii

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