Palani Laughingthrush
NamePalani Laughingthrush
Common NamePalani Laughingthrush
Scientific NameMontecincla fairbanki
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsFeatures a blackish crown and nape, a broad white supercilium extending from the lores to behind the eye, and a dark eyestripe. The face, throat, and breast are grey, transitioning to a brownish back and wings. The flanks and belly are rufous-chestnut.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often chattering calls, sometimes described as a series of whistles and chuckles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Palani Hills and surrounding Western Ghats in southern India.
Identifying Featuresblackish crown, prominent white supercilium, grey head and breast, rufous flanks and belly, dark eyestripe
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its dark cap, prominent white supercilium, and grey head and breast. Its back and wings are brownish, contrasting with rufous flanks and belly. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests.
