Rufous-crowned Laughingthrush
NameRufous-crowned Laughingthrush
Common NameRufous-crowned Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax ruficeps
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent rufous-chestnut crown, a black mask extending from the lores to behind the eye, and a clean white throat and upper breast. The back, wings, and flanks are olive-brown, transitioning to a paler buffy-brown on the belly. The tail is greyish with a darker subterminal band.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often loud vocalizations, including chattering, whistling, and laughing calls. It produces a range of complex, often melodious, phrases and duets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Taiwan, where it is found in montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut crown, Black facial mask, White throat and upper breast, Olive-brown body plumage, Often found in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Rufous-crowned Laughingthrush is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and contrasting white throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of subtropical forests, often in small, noisy groups.
