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Songbirds

Golden-fronted Leafbird

Chloropsis aurifrons

• uncommon
• 36 km/h
• Least Concern

Master mimic that imitates dozens of species to hold its territory. Your message arrives with impersonations.

Population

Not numerically quantified by IUCN/BirdLife; described as common to fairly common throughout its range, with a stable population trend

Habitat

Dense forest canopy, deciduous and evergreen forest, woodland edge, scrubland, wooded gardens, and plantations

Fun fact

The Golden-fronted Leafbird is a skilled vocal mimic, weaving imitations of other birds' calls — including tailorbirds and the Black Drongo — into its own bulbul-like whistling song.

Range

Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka) east through Myanmar, southern China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam; resident/non-migratory throughout

Diet

Insects and spiders (gleaned acrobatically from foliage), berries and other fruit, and flower nectar

Size

0.18 m

Lifespan

10 years