Striated Laughingthrush
NameStriated Laughingthrush
Common NameStriated Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax striatus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsDark brown overall with prominent white or pale buff streaking on the head, nape, mantle, and breast, giving a 'striated' appearance. The crest is dark brown with fine white streaks. Wings and tail are rufous-brown, and the belly is paler brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous, chattering, and laughing calls, often given in chorus. Vocalizations include harsh 'churr' notes and melodic whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from northern India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) through Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan), and northern Thailand.
Identifying Featuresprominent dark brown crest with white streaking, overall dark brown plumage with distinct white streaking, rufous-brown wings and tail, dark bill, often seen in noisy, social groups
Description
A medium-sized, highly vocal passerine known for its prominent crest and distinctive streaked plumage. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often moving in noisy groups.
