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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Greater Green Leafbird

Chloropsis sonnerati

The Greater Green Leafbird is the largest member of its family, a vibrant canopy-dweller known for its brilliant green plumage and exceptional vocal mimicry. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males sporting a distinct black mask and throat bib contrasted against an iridescent blue malar stripe.

What it sounds like

A loud, melodious series of liquid whistles and chirps, frequently intermixed with convincing imitations of other birds.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is currently classified as Endangered due to extreme pressure from the illegal cage-bird trade and rapid habitat loss.
Unlike many other leafbird species, the female Greater Green Leafbird lacks a black throat and instead has a yellow eye-ring and throat.
They are highly skilled mimics, capable of reproducing the complex calls of various other forest bird species with high fidelity.
Their diet is omnivorous, consisting of a mix of fruits, insects, and nectar, making them important pollinators and seed dispersers.
The species is almost entirely arboreal, rarely descending from the high canopy of primary and secondary forests.

Habitat

Primary and mature secondary evergreen forests, peat swamp forests, and occasionally mangroves.

Range

Southeast Asia, specifically the Sundaic regions of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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