Black-throated Laughingthrush
NameBlack-throated Laughingthrush
Common NameBlack-throated Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus chinensis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head is a distinctive dark greyish-blue, featuring a prominent black throat and a black mask extending through the lores and around the eye. A striking white patch covers the ear-coverts. The back and wings are olive-brown, transitioning to a greyish-blue on the rump and tail. The underparts are generally greyish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often melodious calls, which include chuckles, whistles, and harsh chattering, characteristic of many laughingthrush species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes parts of southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuresblack throat and face mask, white ear-coverts, greyish-blue head, olive-brown back, loud, varied vocalizations
Description
A medium-sized, striking laughingthrush characterized by its dark throat and face, contrasting white ear-coverts, and a greyish-blue head. It is typically found foraging in dense undergrowth within subtropical and tropical forests.
