Collared Laughingthrush
NameCollared Laughingthrush
Common NameCollared Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax pectoralis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head and throat forming a distinct collar, bright rufous-orange underparts, and a grey back. The wings are rufous-orange with prominent black markings, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often raucous vocalizations, including chattering, chuckling, and whistling notes, often performed in duets or group calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found across the Himalayas, northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresblack head and throat, rufous-orange underparts, grey back, black markings on rufous wings, medium-sized babbler
Description
The Collared Laughingthrush is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its striking black, rufous-orange, and grey plumage. It typically forages on the forest floor or in dense undergrowth, often in small, noisy groups.
