Golden-winged Laughingthrush
NameGolden-winged Laughingthrush
Common NameGolden-winged Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron ngoclinhense
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive rufous-orange crown, dark grey face and throat, and grey upperparts and underparts. The breast and flanks are finely scaled with white, and it features prominent golden-orange patches on the primary coverts and outer tail feathers. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of loud, ringing, and melodious calls, often interspersed with chattering or cackling notes, typical of laughingthrushes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Ngoc Linh mountain range in central Vietnam, where it inhabits high-altitude montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange crown, Grey body with white scaling on breast, Prominent golden-orange wing patches, Golden-orange outer tail feathers, Dark bill and legs
Description
The Golden-winged Laughingthrush is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its striking rufous crown and golden-orange wing and tail patches. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups.
