Rusty Laughingthrush
NameRusty Laughingthrush
Common NameRusty Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax poecilorhynchus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsHead, back, and wings are a rich rusty-brown. A prominent bright blue patch surrounds the eye, extending slightly behind it. The underparts are dark greyish-brown, contrasting with the rusty upperparts. The bill is dark with a yellowish base to the lower mandible. The tail is long and rusty.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often loud vocalizations, including a characteristic 'laughing' series of calls, whistles, and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, found in the central and eastern mountain ranges.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-brown plumage, Prominent blue eye-ring, Dark greyish-brown underparts, Long rusty tail, Dark bill with yellowish base
Description
A medium-sized laughingthrush with striking rusty-brown plumage, a prominent blue eye-ring, and dark underparts. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in small groups, searching for insects and fruits.
