Golden-fronted Leafbird Chloropsis aurifrons occurs through much of India and mainland Southeast Asia. In China, pridii resident southwest and southern Yunnan (Ruili, Xishuangbanna). HABITAT & BEHAVIOR Hilly, forested country at moderate elevations. Eats insects, fruit, and nectar. ID & COMPARISON Mainly green. Both sexes have flame-orange forecrown, black mask and lower throat, blue upper throat and moustachial line, and yellow border around throat. Shoulder turquoise. Lack of blue hues in flight feathers and tail distinguishes from Orange-bellied Leafbird C. hardwickii and Blue-winged Leafbird C. moluccensis. Juvenile all green except dull forecrown, purple moustachial line and yellow “spectacles.” BARE PARTS Bill slightly curved, black. Feet black. VOICE Lively, melodious song. Calls include harsh rattles and melodious whistles. Good mimic. — Craig Brelsford
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daniel Bengtsson served as chief ornithological consultant for Craig Brelsford’s Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of China, from which this species description is drawn.
