Black-hooded Laughingthrush
NameBlack-hooded Laughingthrush
Common NameBlack-hooded Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus milleti
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are entirely black, forming a distinct hood, contrasted by a bright white crescent-shaped patch behind the eye. The upperparts, wings, and tail are dark slate-grey, often with a bluish cast, while the underparts are a slightly paler grey. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied and include harsh churring notes, whistles, and a characteristic series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'wu-wu-wu' calls, often described as a laughing or cackling sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Annamite Mountains, found in central Vietnam and southeastern Laos.
Identifying FeaturesBlack hood, White crescent behind eye, Slate-grey body, Montane forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its striking black hood and a prominent white crescent behind the eye. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups.
