Barred Laughingthrush
NameBarred Laughingthrush
Common NameBarred Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax lunulatus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown with prominent dark barring, particularly on the mantle and back. The head is brownish-grey with a distinct pale, whitish supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. Underparts are paler, buffy-brown, and the wings show some white markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, chattering, and laughing notes, characteristic of many laughingthrushes. They can also produce whistles and harsh calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to central China, where it is found in mountainous regions.
Identifying FeaturesProminent dark barring on olive-brown upperparts, Pale whitish supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Brownish-grey head, White markings on wings
Description
The Barred Laughingthrush is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive barred plumage on the upperparts. It typically inhabits montane forests and scrub, often foraging in dense undergrowth for insects and fruits.
