Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
NameChestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Common NameChestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax erythrocephalus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut crown and nape, a black mask across the eyes and ear-coverts, and olive-brown upperparts. The wings and tail are olive-yellowish, and the greyish-olive underparts are distinctly marked with black scaling or spotting, particularly on the breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, raucous, chattering, and 'laughing' calls, often performed in chorus by groups. Their repertoire also features whistles, chuckles, and harsh alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut crown and nape, Black facial mask, Olive-yellowish wings and tail, Scaled breast plumage, Loud, varied vocalizations
Description
A medium-sized babbler with a distinctive chestnut crown, black facial mask, and olive-brown body. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in noisy groups, and is known for its varied vocalizations.
