Scaly Laughingthrush
NameScaly Laughingthrush
Common NameScaly Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron subunicolor
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPlumage is predominantly dark brown with prominent pale buff or whitish scaling, particularly on the head, neck, and breast, giving it a 'scaly' appearance. It features rufous-chestnut wings with a striking yellow-orange patch on the primaries, a dark tail with rufous edges, and a subtle white eye-ring and lore.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, chattering, and laughing notes, often delivered in a complex series, interspersed with clear whistles and trills typical of laughingthrushes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, northeast India, northern Myanmar, and southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan).
Identifying FeaturesScaly pattern on head and body, Prominent yellow-orange patch on wings, Rufous-chestnut wings and tail edges, White eye-ring
Description
The Scaly Laughingthrush is a medium-sized passerine bird known for its distinctive scaly plumage pattern. It typically forages on the ground in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups.
