Javan Leafbird
Javan Leafbird (<em>Chloropsis cochinchinensis</em>) is a species of Leafbirds (<em>Chloropseidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Javan Leafbird (Chloropsis cochinchinensis) is a species of Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chloropsis; binomial: Chloropsis cochinchinensis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Javan Leafbird Chloropsis cochinchinensis is split from the widespread Blue-winged Leafbird C. moluccensis based on differences in plumage and deep mtDNA divergence (HBW/BirdLife; Moltesen et al. 2012; Eaton et al. 2016). Note change of English name. The scientific name nigricollis, formerly used for this taxon, has no taxonomic standing (HBW 10:264).
