Rufous-necked Laughingthrush
NameRufous-necked Laughingthrush
Common NameRufous-necked Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus ruficollis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark grey to blackish plumage, with a prominent rufous-orange collar extending from the nape to the sides of the neck. The face is black, and the lower flanks and undertail coverts are also rufous-orange. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often loud vocalizations, including characteristic 'laughing' calls, chattering, and whistles. They frequently call in groups, producing a complex chorus.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) through Nepal, Bhutan, and into northern Myanmar and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange collar, dark grey/blackish body, rufous-orange undertail coverts, black face and bill
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its dark plumage with a striking rufous collar and vent. It is a social bird, often found foraging in dense undergrowth in its subtropical and tropical forest habitats, typically moving in small flocks.
