Striped Laughingthrush
NameStriped Laughingthrush
Common NameStriped Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax virgatus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly brown with extensive white streaking across the crown, back, and underparts. It features a dark brown mask extending from the lores through the eye, contrasting with a bright white supercilium. The wings display noticeable rufous-chestnut patches, particularly on the primary coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering and whistling notes, often described as harsh or raucous, sometimes ending in a distinctive 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the eastern Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, its range extends from northern India (Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh) through Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China (Yunnan).
Identifying Featuresprominent white streaking on brown plumage, dark facial mask, white supercilium, rufous wing patches, medium size
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its heavily streaked brown plumage, dark facial mask, and prominent white supercilium. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often in small groups.
