Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush
NameGreater Necklaced Laughingthrush
Common NameGreater Necklaced Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax pectoralis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown, with a white throat and upper breast bordered by a broad black band forming a 'necklace'. It has a distinct white supercilium above a black eye-stripe, and rufous-buff flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often raucous calls, including distinctive 'laughing' phrases, whistles, and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black 'necklace' band across the breast, White supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Rufous-buff flanks and belly, Loud, distinctive laughing calls, Brown upperparts
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its striking plumage, including a prominent black 'necklace' across its breast. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor in small groups, known for its loud and varied vocalizations.
