Bhutan Laughingthrush
NameBhutan Laughingthrush
Common NameBhutan Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron imbricatum
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dull brown, with darker brown on the head and upperparts, and slightly paler underparts. The feathers on the back and breast have darker centers, creating a subtle scaled or imbricated pattern. The tail is dark brown, and the outer tail feathers may show faint pale tips. It has a dark bill and legs, and a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive and varied vocalizations, which include loud, chattering, whistling, and 'laughing' notes. Calls can be a series of 'wu-wu-wu' or 'churr-churr-churr' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern Himalayas, primarily found in Bhutan and adjacent areas of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India.
Identifying FeaturesOverall dull brown plumage with scaled appearance, Dark tail with faint pale tips on outer feathers, Dark bill and legs, Distinctive 'laughing' calls, Found in montane forests of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh
Description
The Bhutan Laughingthrush is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its overall dull brown plumage and a somewhat scaled appearance on its back and breast. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups.
