Gray Laughingthrush
NameGray Laughingthrush
Common NameGray Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax maesi
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark gray plumage with a striking white crown and a dark mask extending from the lores through the eye. The nape and upper back show a brownish wash, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often chattering or 'laughing' vocalizations, typical of the laughingthrush family, used for communication within its social groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern Vietnam and central Laos, primarily found in evergreen and broadleaf forests.
Identifying Featureswhite crown, dark gray body, dark facial mask, brownish nape
Description
A medium-sized laughingthrush characterized by its dark gray plumage, contrasting white crown, and dark facial mask. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in small, noisy flocks, searching for food on or near the ground.
