Blue-crowned Laughingthrush
NameBlue-crowned Laughingthrush
Common NameBlue-crowned Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus courtoisi
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive blue crown, a prominent black face mask extending to the ear-coverts, and a bright yellow throat and breast. The back and flanks are olive-brown, while the wings and tail are dark grey with some bluish wash on the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often raucous vocalizations, typical of laughingthrushes, including chuckles, whistles, and chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in northeastern Jiangxi Province, China, primarily found in Wuyuan County.
Identifying Featuresblue crown, black face mask, bright yellow throat and breast, olive-brown back
Description
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a blue crown and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of broadleaf evergreen forests, often in small, noisy flocks.
