In the humid evergreen forests of South and Southeast Asia, this emerald songster slips through the canopy with fluid grace. It feeds on ripe fruits, nectar, and insects, pausing at blossoms and fruiting trees with careful selection. What makes it extraordinary is its double role as pollinator and seed bearer — carrying pollen between flowers and dispersing seeds deep into the forest, it helps keep these lush habitats alive. A shimmer of green edged with blue in dappled light, yet a gentle architect of the tropical canopy.
Blue-winged Leafbird 👇
