Spot-breasted Laughingthrush
NameSpot-breasted Laughingthrush
Common NameSpot-breasted Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax merulinus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe Spot-breasted Laughingthrush has an overall dull brown plumage, with the head and upperparts being plain. A striking white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present above the eye. The throat and breast are buffy-white with prominent dark brown to blackish streaking, giving it its common name. The belly is a paler brown, and it has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often loud vocalizations, typical of laughingthrushes. Calls include rich, fluty whistles, chattering notes, and sometimes harsh scolding sounds, often performed in duets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan), Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark streaking on buffy-white breast, Overall dull brown plumage, Dark bill, Ground-dwelling forest bird
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is a shy, ground-dwelling bird typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests. It is characterized by its dull brown plumage contrasted with distinctive streaking on its breast and a prominent pale supercilium.
