Grey-sided Laughingthrush
NameGrey-sided Laughingthrush
Common NameGrey-sided Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax caerulatus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsThe Grey-sided Laughingthrush has rich rufous-brown upperparts and flanks, with a contrasting white throat and belly. Its head is distinctive with a black mask extending from the bill through the eye, bordered by a prominent white crescent below the eye and a rufous-brown crown. The sides of the breast and flanks are greyish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often raucous calls, including chattering, whistling, and laughing notes. It frequently calls in groups, creating a distinctive chorus.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, specifically from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, northeastern India, northern Myanmar, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresblack mask, white crescent below eye, rufous-brown crown, white throat and belly, greyish flanks, loud, varied calls
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its striking facial pattern and rich brown plumage. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth of montane forests, often in noisy flocks. They are social birds, frequently seen in small groups.
