Red-winged Laughingthrush
NameRed-winged Laughingthrush
Common NameRed-winged Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron formosum
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head is greyish with fine white scaling, featuring a dark mask through the eye. The upperparts are brownish, transitioning to greyish underparts. A prominent bright red patch is visible on the wings, and the tail is reddish-brown, often with darker tips.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied repertoire of loud, chattering, and laughing calls, often delivered in duets or groups. Vocalizations can include whistles and harsh notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions of southern China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi), northern Laos, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresprominent red wing patch, reddish-brown tail, greyish head with white scaling, dark eye mask, loud chattering calls
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its striking red wing patch and reddish-brown tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups, emitting a variety of loud, chattering calls.
