Streaked Laughingthrush
NameStreaked Laughingthrush
Common NameStreaked Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron lineatum
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dull brown, with prominent whitish or buffy streaking on the crown, nape, and mantle. The wings and tail are a warmer rufous-brown. The face features dark lores and often a pale eye-ring, while the throat and breast are also streaked, fading to a plainer brownish belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh churring notes, chattering calls, and more melodious, whistled phrases. They are known for their characteristic 'laughing' or 'chuckle' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from Afghanistan eastward through Pakistan, northern India (including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir), Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of southeastern Tibet in China.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown plumage with prominent whitish streaking, Dark lores and pale eye-ring, Rufous-brown wings and tail, Often found in dense undergrowth
Description
The Streaked Laughingthrush is a medium-sized, drab brown bird with distinctive whitish streaking on its head and upperparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in small groups, and is known for its varied vocalizations.
