Masked Laughingthrush
NameMasked Laughingthrush
Common NameMasked Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus perspicillatus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grayish-brown with a prominent black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts. The crown and nape are grayish and slightly crested, while the underparts are paler, often buffy-white on the belly. Wings and tail are a darker brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous, chattering, and laughing calls, often given in chorus by a flock. They also produce softer whistles and chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of mainland Southeast Asia and parts of southern China, extending into Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black mask across the eyes, Grayish-brown overall plumage, Slightly crested head, Social behavior in noisy flocks
Description
The Masked Laughingthrush is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its distinctive black mask and grayish-brown plumage. These social birds are often found in noisy flocks, foraging in dense undergrowth and trees across their Asian range.
