Orange-breasted Laughingthrush
NameOrange-breasted Laughingthrush
Common NameOrange-breasted Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax gularis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown, with a rufous-brown crown and nape. The face features a dark loral patch and eye-ring. The throat and breast are a vibrant orange, fading to a duller rufous-brown on the belly and flanks. The tail is olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied vocalizations, which include rich, fluty whistles, chattering notes, and distinctive 'laughing' calls. They also produce harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange throat and breast, Rufous-brown head with dark lores, Olive-brown body plumage, Loud, varied 'laughing' calls
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its striking orange breast and throat, contrasting with a dark face and olive-brown body. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of subtropical and tropical montane forests, often in small groups.
