Pere David's Laughingthrush
NamePere David's Laughingthrush
Common NamePere David's Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus davidi
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsOverall drab grey-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. The crown and nape may show faint streaking. It has a prominent pale yellowish bill and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and laughing notes. Calls can be quite varied and often include harsh scolding sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and northern China, inhabiting areas from Gansu and Shaanxi east to Hebei and Shandong.
Identifying FeaturesPale yellowish bill, Drab grey-brown plumage, Subtle pale eye-ring, Faint streaking on crown
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its drab grey-brown plumage and distinctive pale yellowish bill. It typically forages in dense scrub and forest undergrowth, often in small groups, emitting a variety of chattering and whistling calls.
