Nilgiri Laughingthrush
NameNilgiri Laughingthrush
Common NameNilgiri Laughingthrush
Scientific NameStrophocincla cachinnans
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)58
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark brown body plumage, a prominent black facial mask extending from the lores to the ear coverts, and a striking white supercilium above the eye. The crown is greyish-blue, and the throat and cheeks are a rich rufous-chestnut. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often 'laughing' calls, which are a series of rapid, chattering notes that can be quite distinctive and far-carrying.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Nilgiri Hills, a mountain range in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, southern India.
Identifying FeaturesBlack facial mask, Prominent white supercilium, Rufous throat and cheeks, Greyish-blue crown, Loud laughing calls
Description
The Nilgiri Laughingthrush is a medium-sized babbler endemic to the Nilgiri Hills of southern India. It is characterized by its distinctive facial pattern and loud, ringing calls, often found foraging in dense undergrowth.
