Moustached Laughingthrush
NameMoustached Laughingthrush
Common NameMoustached Laughingthrush
Scientific NameIanthocincla cineracea
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)52.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown, transitioning to paler, buffy underparts. Its head features a striking black crown, a broad white supercilium, and a prominent black moustachial stripe extending from the gape. The throat is whitish, and the flanks are washed with rufous, with some greyish-white edgings visible on the wings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of vocalizations, including harsh chattering, whistles, and often a distinctive 'wu-wu-wu' or 'churr-churr-churr' series. Their calls are typically loud and complex, characteristic of many laughingthrush species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically across the Himalayas and hills of northeastern India, Bhutan, Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou), Laos, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black moustachial stripe, Black crown with a broad white supercilium, Olive-brown upperparts and buffy underparts, Medium size with a relatively long tail
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its distinctive facial markings, including a prominent black moustachial stripe. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often in small, active flocks.
