Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush
NameRufous-chinned Laughingthrush
Common NameRufous-chinned Laughingthrush
Scientific NameIanthocincla rufogularis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush has a prominent rufous chin and throat, bordered by a black malar stripe. Its crown is black with a bold white supercilium extending from the lores. The upperparts and breast are olive-brown, heavily scaled with dark markings, giving a scaly appearance. The belly is paler, and the tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied repertoire of loud, chattering, and often melodious calls, sometimes described as 'laughing' or 'giggling' phrases. It also produces harsh alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, from northern India eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresrufous chin and throat, black crown with white supercilium, scaly olive-brown upperparts and breast, long rufous-brown tail
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive rufous chin and throat, contrasting with a black crown and white supercilium. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often in small, noisy groups.
