Yellow-bellied green bird (male) – Orange-bellied leafbird (male), Bach Ma, October 2018

Yellow-bellied green bird (female) – Orange-bellied leafbird (female), Bach Ma, October 2018

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Yellow-bellied bluebird is one of three species of blue birds that can be observed in Vietnam. The bird is similar in size to other bluebirds (about 18 cm long). Males are brightly colored with dark blue patches on the throat and upper chest, yellow-orange from the lower thorax to the tail, green on the back, and blue on the tail and main wing feathers. The female is similar to the blue bird, with the dominant feather color being green.

Description:

Orange-bellied leafbird is one of three leafbird which can be seen in Vietnam. It is similar size with others (about 18 cm).  Male is colorful with as a black and blue patch over its throat and chest, dull yellowish-orange lower breast to vent,  a green back, and a blue tail and flight feathers. Female is similar to other leafbirds, with overall green plumage.

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Yellow-bellied green bird (male) – Orange-bellied leafbird (male), Bach Ma, October 2018