Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush
NameChestnut-capped Laughingthrush
Common NameChestnut-capped Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax mitratus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut-brown cap, a broad black mask extending from the lores through the eye, and a contrasting white supercilium. The body plumage is generally olive-grey, with a paler belly and a slightly darker back and wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, including loud, chattering calls, whistles, and sometimes a distinctive 'laughing' quality. They often engage in duets or group calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra in Southeast Asia, typically found in montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut-brown cap, Black eye mask, White supercilium, Olive-grey body plumage
Description
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush is a medium-sized babbler known for its distinctive head pattern. It is a social bird, often found in small flocks foraging in the undergrowth of montane forests.
