Bare-headed Laughingthrush
NameBare-headed Laughingthrush
Common NameBare-headed Laughingthrush
Scientific NameMelanocichla calva
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is entirely dark sooty-brown to blackish. Its most striking feature is the bare, yellowish to golden-yellow skin on its head, contrasting with a bright coral-red bill. Legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are loud, raucous, and varied, including chattering, cackling, and whistling notes, often given in duets or by groups, characteristic of laughingthrushes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in montane regions across Sarawak, Sabah (Malaysia), and Kalimantan (Indonesia).
Identifying FeaturesBare yellowish head, Bright red bill, Dark sooty-brown body plumage, Montane forest habitat in Borneo, Loud, laughing-like calls
Description
A medium-sized babbler endemic to Borneo, characterized by its dark sooty-brown plumage, bright red bill, and distinctive bare, yellowish head. It typically forages in noisy groups within the undergrowth of montane forests. This species is known for its loud and varied vocalizations.
