Assam Laughingthrush
NameAssam Laughingthrush
Common NameAssam Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron chrysopterum
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsGrey head with a rufous-chestnut crown and nape. The breast and flanks are brownish-grey with a distinct scaly pattern. The back is olive-brown, contrasting with bright yellow primary coverts and outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, clear whistles, chattering notes, and sometimes a distinctive 'laughing' quality, often given in duets or groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Eastern Himalayas, including Northeast India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh), Bhutan, Myanmar, and parts of southern China and northern Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresrufous-chestnut crown, grey head, scaly breast pattern, bright yellow wing patches, bright yellow outer tail feathers
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and bright yellow wing and tail markings. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often in small groups.
